Care Assistant Night Support Worker

Home Instead; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care agency in Dundee is seeking a Waking / Sleeping Nights Carer. You will provide personal care and companionship to elderly clients during the night, ensuring their safety and comfort. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and flexible. Experience in care is preferred, but training is offered for those who wish to start a rewarding career in the care sector. This full-time role offers competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Mileage allowance

Full paid training

Ongoing development

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care, ideally with complex care experience.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
• Kind and compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication

Ability to use initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Position

Waking / Sleeping Nights Carer

Location

Dundee

Shift Hours

2 week rotation 21:00 - 08:00

Week 1 - Monday Saturday and Sun

Week 2 - Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday

Salary

Competitive pay Benefits

Why Home Instead Dundee & South Angus

Supportive Environment : We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident and empowered in your role.

Job Satisfaction : Make a real impact in the lives of elderly individuals by helping them live independently and comfortably in their own homes.

Rewarding Role : Experience the personal fulfillment of providing a high level of care and companionship to older adults.

Key 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 Include

• 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.

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 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time