Care Assistant - Night Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-medical care provider is seeking a Waking/Sleeping Nights Carer in Dundee & South Angus. Responsibilities include providing personal care, companionship, and ensuring client safety at night. The ideal candidate is compassionate and reliable, willing to work flexible shifts. Opportunities for career progression and full training provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Mileage allowance

Full, paid training

Ongoing development

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Prior care experience preferred but not essential.
• Desire to make a positive impact on older adults.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance during the night.
• Assist with mobility and toileting.
• Maintain clear records of care provided.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. Our clients & staff are the heart and soul of Home Instead. Our aim is to allow individuals to lead fulfilled lives in safe and familiar surroundings in the place they call home. We do this by having a minimum of one hour visit, have well trained staff.

Overview

Waking/Sleeping Nights Carer – Dundee & South Angus

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance during the night, ensuring the safety and comfort of our clients.
• Assist with mobility, toileting, and any necessary overnight routines.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond promptly to any client needs, ensuring their well-being throughout the night.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of care provided.

What We Are Looking For

• Compassionate and caring individuals with a desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
• Reliable, punctual, and a great communicator.
• Experience is required for this role, ideally complex care experience.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to cover various shifts (including weekends and public holidays).

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and mileage allowance.
• Full, paid training and ongoing development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly team environment.

Qualifications

Prior care experience is desired but not essential.

We are looking for kind and compassionate people like you to join our Home Instead team. Whether you have direct experience in care, personally or professionally, or are just starting out – we offer industry leading training to all of our Care Assistants to help you help others.

Our only requirements are:

• A caring nature, and the desire to make a positive impact on others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable to our clients' needs

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Contact us on 01382 722321 or apply online to start your new, rewarding career with Home Instead Dundee & South Angus.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the towns and villages in which we work.

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment, therefore this role is subject to enhanced criminal record checks.