Night Carer
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank / Relief Night Care Assistant
Position: Night Care Assistant / Bank Night Carer
Location: Old Station House, Old Station Yard, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3US (Located in the heart of the bustling town of Abingdon, offering spacious apartments for 43 residents)
Pay Rate: £14.85 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ pay enhancements available)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0 Hours - Shift pattern: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, covering 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 Old Station House in Abingdon. Old Station House is a beautiful home offering exceptional residential and early-stage dementia care in a warm, friendly, and vibrant community setting.
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: £14.85 per hour, with additional weekend and NVQ pay enhancements available.
Flexibility: Bank / Relief contract offering adaptable night shifts (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM) to fit flexibly around your lifestyle.
Generous Leave: 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service (pro-rata).
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.