Night Carer
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank / Relief Night Care Assistant
Position: Night Care Assistant / Bank Night Carer
Location: Avonbourne Care Centre (Avon Court), Mitre Way, Salisbury, SP4 6GW (Located in historic Old Sarum just north of Salisbury, offering an elegant, relaxing, and homely environment)
Pay Rate: £14.17 per hour (Monday–Friday) | £14.57 per hour (Weekends)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0 Hours - Bank hours 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 Avon Court at Avonbourne Care Centre in Salisbury. Situated in historic Old Sarum, Avonbourne provides elegant, individualised care ranging from residential support to specialist nursing and dementia care in welcoming households.
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.