Night Carer
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Night Care Assistant
Position: Night Carer / Night Care Assistant
Location: Monkscroft Care Centre, Shelley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7DP
Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour (with higher pay rates for weekends)
Contract Type: Bank Night Shifts
Closing Date: 29th August 2026
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Night Care Assistant for Monkscroft Care Centre. Located in the heart of Cheltenham, this charming home offers outstanding, person-centred dementia and nursing care for up to 80 residents in a comfortable and friendly environment.
As a night carer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents feel safe, secure, and supported throughout the night. Alongside handling nighttime routines and personal care (such as washing, bathing, and toileting), you will bring warmth, comfort, and dignity to our residents, helping them maintain a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle after dark.
Key Responsibilities
Nighttime Support: Assist residents with personal care routines and night-time needs with dignity and respect.
Safety & Comfort: Monitor and maintain a calm, secure, and reassuring environment throughout the night hours.
Relationship Building: Form meaningful connections with residents, offering emotional comfort and reassurance whenever required.
Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the wider night care team to deliver consistently high standards of care.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Both experienced carers and those completely new to the care sector are welcome to apply! We provide comprehensive induction training and ongoing professional development.
Personality: A kind, patient, and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of elderly residents.
Communication: Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: £14.10 per hour with enhanced rates for weekend work.
Flexibility: Bank shifts offering a variety of hours to fit flexibly around your personal lifestyle.
Generous Leave: 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service (pro-rata).
Wellbeing & Security: 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.