Care Assistant - Night Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Senior Care in Dundee is seeking compassionate Waking/Sleeping Nights Carers to provide essential aid to older clients in their homes. This rewarding role involves personal care duties and the opportunity to make a significant difference in clients' lives. Full training and a supportive environment are provided, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Full, paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance during the night.
• Ensure client safety and comfort.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

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

Job Description

Waking/Sleeping Nights Carer – Dundee & South Angus

Join our Caring Team and Make a Difference!

At Home Instead Dundee & South Angus, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to older adults in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for reliable, caring, and compassionate individuals to join our team as Waking/Sleeping Night Carers.

Position: Waking/Sleeping Nights Carer

Location: Dundee

ShiftHours: 2 week rotation 22:00 - 07:00

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.

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, thereforethis role is subject toenhanced criminal record checks.