Care Assistant

Careline Homecare Limited; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

NVQ/Diploma funding

Career progression

Paid training

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Careline Homecare Limited in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, is recruiting a Waking Night Care Assistant to provide overnight support in clients’ homes, helping them feel safe, comfortable and independent through the night.

You’ll deliver personal care with dignity, assist with medication and mobility, monitor wellbeing, offer reassurance, and complete light household tasks to keep a safe environment. We offer guaranteed hours, funded training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience? No problem. Compassion and commitment matter most.
• Night shifts require reliability, calmness under pressure, and a positive attitude.
• Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity during overnight visits.
• Support with medication, mobility and repositioning as required.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond calmly to overnight needs.
• Offer reassurance and companionship to help clients feel safe.
• Complete light household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Be a trusted part of a local team delivering high‑quality overnight care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Independent night work

Education

NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Waking Night Care Assistant, you'll provide essential overnight support to people in their own homes, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and independent throughout the night.

You'll:

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect during overnight visits.
• Support with medication, mobility, and repositioning where required.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond calmly to any overnight needs.
• Offer reassurance and companionship to help people feel safe and secure.
• Complete light household tasks where appropriate to maintain a safe environment.
• Be a trusted part of a close-knit, local team delivering high-quality overnight care.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

No experience? No problem. Whether you're starting your career or bringing previous care experience, what matters most is your compassion and commitment.

We're looking for people who are:

• Naturally caring and compassionate.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently at night.
• Calm under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Eager to learn through our full training and ongoing support.

Additional Information

What You’ll Receive

• Guaranteed Hours available for the right candidates – giving you the security of regular work.
• Fully Funded Qualifications: Ongoing support to achieve your NVQ / Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care!
• Career Progression Opportunities: Clear pathways to advance into Senior Care, Coaching, or Management roles.
• Paid training
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£300 per referral)
• Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts!)
• Local work with paid mileage
• Enhanced pay for Bank holidays
• Access to our in-house app
• The backing of the largest care company in the UK
• No experience required

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Care Assistant • Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, United Kingdom