Job Advertisement: Bank / Relief Night Care Assistant

Position: Night Care Assistant / Bank Night Carer

Location: Wing View Care Centre, Church Street, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY (Positioned in a peaceful neighbourhood, close to local amenities and ideally situated near Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury)

Pay Rate: £13.80 per hour

Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0 Hours - Shift pattern: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, working Monday to Friday and alternate weekends 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 Wing View Care Centre in Wing, near Leighton Buzzard. Wing View provides welcoming, relaxing surroundings where residents live life to the full, cared for by a dedicated team tailored to their individual needs.

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: £13.80 per hour.
Flexibility: Bank / Relief contract offering adaptable night shifts (8:00 PM to 8:00 AM) to fit flexibly around 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 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.