Domiciliary Night Carer
About this role
Permanent Domiciliary Night Care Assistant (Agency Staffing via Bridge Staffing Agency)
Location: Oxlip House Extra Care Housing, Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7RH
Pay Rate: £14.23 per hour (with higher rates of pay at weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent / Part-time (18 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Two-week rolling rota: Week 1 is Tuesday and Wednesday; Week 2 is Wednesday and Sunday, with some flexibility to cover annual leave)
Agency Contact: Bridge Staffing Agency (Recruitment Line: 0800 988 8133)
About the Role
Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Oxlip House, located in a modern residential area on the outskirts of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. Oxlip House is an Extra Care Housing scheme featuring self-contained apartments where clients live independently while having 24/7 care support on hand.
As a Permanent Domiciliary Night Care Assistant (18 hours per week), you will make a real difference by providing comforting night-time care, personal support, and companionship. Best of all, because all clients live in the same building, you won't need to travel between different locations! During your shift, you will act as the key point of contact on-site, maintaining a wakeful watch over the safety and security of our residents and taking charge in emergencies.
What We Are Looking For
Experience & Confidence: Previous experience caring for vulnerable individuals or working in a residential setting, with the confidence to take charge as the senior person on-site during the night. Holding or working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is a great bonus!
Personality & Passion: Compassionate, excellent at communicating, and equipped with a positive, can-do attitude.
Commitment: Ready to secure a permanent 18-hour contract on a predictable two-week rolling night rota.
Why Join Us?
Partnering with Bridge Staffing Agency to secure this permanent night role at Oxlip House unlocks fantastic perks and professional support:
Competitive Pay: £14.23 per hour with weekend enhancements
Time Off & Security: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata), life assurance, and a workplace pension scheme
Full Support: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and career-building opportunities
Wellbeing & Perks: Free uniform, free enhanced DBS check, free car parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Care Worker Charity membership, up to £1,000 Refer a Friend rewards, and Blue Light Card discounts