Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant (Nights)
Reference Number: HCPA004474
Company Name: Falcon House
Shifts Available: Nights , Weekends
Location: Bishops Stortford
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £12.90 - £13.10 Per Year
Hours of Work: 23-46 Hours Per Week - Shift: 20:00 - 07:30
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

 

Falcon House Care Residential Home is a privately owned and managed small residential care provider, based in Little Hallingbury, offering the highest standards of residential and day care for the elderly. With dedicated and loyal staff, we provide a relaxing environment that affords residents the comfort, dignity, and the independence that they deserve.

 

We are looking to add to our fantastic team of staff - full- and part-time hours available.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant (Nights) job?

 

  • Enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays
  • Paid induction, full training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Support to gain recognised care qualifications
  • Free meals and refreshments while on shift
  • Paid breaks
  • Free uniform and on-site parking
  • Employee wellbeing support and access to counselling if needed
  • Opportunities for career progression within the home
  • A friendly, supportive team environment where your work truly makes a difference
  • Staff recognition and social events to celebrate your contribution

 

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  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Care Assistant (Nights) job involve?

 

As a Night Care Assistant, your role is to:

 

  • Ensure our residents are safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.
  • Carry out regular wellbeing checks, support residents with personal care needs, and respond promptly to call bells or emergencies.
  • Help residents who may be restless or anxious at night, preparing simple drinks or snacks if required, and ensuring care plans are followed.
  • Record observations clearly.
  • Hand over important information to the day team.
  • Help keep the home clean, tidy, and ready for the morning.

 

Compassion, patience, and attentiveness are key, as you will often be the reassuring presence residents rely on during the quieter hours. Training is provided, so experience is helpful but not essential – what matters most is your commitment to caring for others.

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant (Nights) job?

 

  • Caring, kind, people's-person
  • Punctual, flexible, reliable
  • Can-do attitude
  • Respectful - you will be working in someone's home!
  • You will be part of a small and supportive team who work closely with one another and who are passionate about what they do to make a difference to the lives of our residents
  • Willing to work according to the rota, including every other weekend.
  • Due to our rural setting, a car driver or the ability to get to work without relying on public transport is essential