Wakeful Night Care Assistant - St Vincent's Retirement home
Job Posted: 20 July 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: £13.60
- Industries: Health & Social Care
Night Care Assistant (Wakeful)
Join Our Caring Team
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Night Care Assistant to join our friendly team in our 25-bed residential care home. As a Wakeful Night Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and making a positive difference in the lives of older people.
About the Role
As a Night Care Assistant, you will:
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Provide high-quality personal care and emotional support to residents during the night.
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Carry out regular welfare checks and respond promptly to call bells.
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Assist residents with toileting, mobility, repositioning, and other care needs.
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Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes in condition.
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Maintain accurate care records and complete clear handovers to the day team.
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Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy, and choice at all times.
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Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and care home policies.
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Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the night.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Is caring, compassionate, and patient.
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Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Is reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
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Has previous care experience (preferred but not essential).
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Holds, or is willing to work towards, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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Is committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
What We Offer
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Competitive rate of pay.
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Paid induction and ongoing training.
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Opportunities for career progression.
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Supportive and friendly working environment.
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Paid annual leave.
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Pension scheme.
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Uniform provided.
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Recognition and reward for excellent performance.
If you are passionate about caring for others and would like to join a dedicated team making a real difference every night, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us provide outstanding care and support to our residents.
