Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant (Nights) – Surbiton

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Nights – 37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5-hour shifts on a rota)
Salary: £28,860 – £31,258 per year (£14.70 – £16.00 per hour) depending on training

 

About the Role

We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our night team, delivering exceptional care and support to our residents while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety overnight.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting veterans to live fulfilling lives, promoting independence wherever possible, and providing reassurance during quieter hours when high-quality care matters most.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing high-quality care and support to residents throughout the night
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and comfort
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to their needs
• Keeping accurate records of care and observations
• Supporting residents’ independence and dignity at all times
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a calm, safe environment
• Following care plans, policies, and best practice standards

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and patient nature
• Experience supporting older people or those with complex needs (including dementia)
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to learning and professional development
• Ability to work night shifts reliably

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with progression on completion of training
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Paid breaks
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Fully funded training & development (including Level 3 Diploma in Care)
• Career progression opportunities into specialist or leadership roles
• Access to wellbeing, mental health, financial and legal support

Why Join Us?

Our client is a leading charity with over 100 years’ experience providing outstanding care to veterans and their families. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team where your work truly makes a difference every day.