Care Assistant - Waking Nights

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

Job summary

Join a leading employer as a Waking Night Care Professional in Kendal. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in clients' lives while receiving competitive pay and comprehensive support. Be part of a team that values your contributions and provides training to ensure you excel in your role.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £160 per night

Paid travel costs between client visits

Bonuses for referrals and anniversaries

Extra day off on your birthday

Wellbeing support including counselling

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals needed for overnight care.
• Driving license and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassuring presence for clients and families.
• Assist clients during night hours.

Skills

Compassion

Job description

Company Description

Join One of the UK’s Best Employers as a Waking Night Care Professional

At Home Instead South Lakes, we do things differently. We take the time to truly care, and that’s why we’re proud to be ranked #3 in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!

This recognition reflects our dedication to making our team feel valued, supported, and rewarded every single day. Care isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to bring joy and independence to others, and we ensure our team has the time, training, and respect they deserve to make a real difference.

We are looking for compassionate people to join our team of Waking Night Care Professionals. Our overnight Care Professionals are a reassuring presence for clients and their families.

Why Choose Home Instead?

• Award-Winning Employer – 5 Star WorkBuzz Employer for the second year running
• Outstanding CQC Rating – and a 10/10 score on homecare.co.uk from 70+ client reviews
• A role with purpose – 96% of our team are proud to work here, and 98% feel motivated to do their best
• Competitive pay – up to £160 per night
• Paid travel costs between client visits (£13.50) & 30p per mile mileage reimbursement
• Feel appreciated: We show our appreciation with bonuses – £250 for each successful employee referral, an additional £250 on your work anniversary, £500 if you have been with us 5 years, and £1,000 for 10 years!
• After a year's service, we pay for your MOT and provide an extra day off on your birthday
• Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and expert legal advice for you and your family.

We offer up to £160 per night and double time on Bank Holidays.

Join Us & Make a Real Difference

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Let’s discuss how you can join our caring waking night team at Home Instead South Lakes.

Additional Information

What’s next?

Click 'Apply Now' and Candy will be in touch for a friendly chat about what comes next.

THIS ROLE IS UK BASED AND THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORT.