Night Carer
About this role
Job Advertisement: Relief Night Care Assistant
Position: Night Carer / Relief Night Care Assistant
Location: The Heights Care Home, 5 Langley Close, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5US
Pay Rate: £13.80 per hour
Contract Type: Relief Bank / 0 Hours (Flexible shift patterns available)
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Relief Night Care Assistant for The Heights. Located in Downley, High Wycombe, this modern, purpose-built care home features 75 individual rooms and practical specialist nursing units on each wing, offering a bright, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents.
Working through the night, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents feel safe, secure, and looked after. From assisting with night-time routines and personal care (such as washing, bathing, and toileting) to offering reassuring companionship, you will help create a calm, peaceful, and fulfilled environment.
Key Responsibilities
Night-Time Support: Assist residents with personal care routines and night-time needs with utmost dignity, respect, and compassion.
Safety & Comfort: Maintain a calm, secure, and nurturing environment throughout the night shift.
Companionship & Care: Build warm, meaningful connections, bringing comfort and reassurance to residents when they need it most.
Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly as part of our extended family team, upholding exceptional standards of care.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Both experienced night carers and those completely new to the care sector are welcome to apply! We provide comprehensive induction training and ongoing development.
Personality: A kind, patient, and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting older individuals.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, positive attitude.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: £13.80 per hour.
Flexibility: Relief bank contract offering various shifts and hours to fit 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.
Perks & Schemes: Free uniform, free DBS check, free car parking, Blue Light Card discounts, "My Rewards" programme, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme rewarding up to £1,000.