Night Carer
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank / Relief Night Care Assistant
Position: Night Care Assistant / Bank Night Carer
Location: St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home, 2 London Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BZ (Set in a beautiful, unique Grade II listed historic building offering warmth and tranquility)
Pay Rate: £14.17 per hour (Monday–Friday) | £14.57 per hour (Weekends)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0 Hours - Bank shifts to cover annual leave and sickness as required)
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Bank / Relief Night Carer for St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home in Arundel. Housed within a stunning Grade II listed former priory, our unique home is designed to promote warmth, dignity, and a profound sense of tranquility while providing expert residential and respite care.
As a Night Care Assistant, you will play a vital role through the night hours, ensuring residents feel safe, secure, and supported. Along with assisting with night-time routines and personal care, you will bring warmth, comfort, and peace of mind to our residents while they sleep.
Key Responsibilities
Night Care & Support: Support residents with personal care routines and night-time needs with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Safety & Security: Maintain a watchful, reassuring presence throughout the night to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents.
Companionship: Offer gentle, reassuring emotional support and a friendly presence for any residents awake during the night.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the night team to maintain a calm, secure, and nurturing environment.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Both experienced night carers and those completely new to the care sector are warmly welcomed! We provide comprehensive induction training and ongoing professional development.
Personality: A calm, empathetic, patient, and reliable nature with a genuine passion for supporting older adults through the night.
Communication: Good communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented approach.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: £14.17 per hour Mon–Fri, increasing to £14.57 per hour on weekends.
Flexibility: Bank / Relief contract offering adaptable night shifts to cover sickness and annual leave around your lifestyle.
Wellbeing Support: Workplace pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid.
Perks & Schemes: Free uniform, free enhanced DBS check, free car parking, Blue Light Card discounts, "My Rewards" programme, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme rewarding up to £1,000.