Care Assistant - Waking Nights

Home Instead; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Bonuses: £250 referrals and work-anniv

Free wellbeing counselling & legal aid

Local discounts

Job summary

Home Instead South Lakes is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Waking Night Care Professionals. You will provide overnight care, ensuring clients feel safe, valued and connected, with full training and ongoing support.

Benefits include up to £160 per night, double pay on Bank Holidays, fully funded qualifications and bonuses. No experience required, and Life-long career development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• We are looking for compassionate people to join our team of Waking Night Care Professionals.
• UK right to work essential; Driving licence and reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Our overnight Care Professionals are a reassuring presence for clients and their families.

Skills

Compassionate

Overnight care

Night shifts

Patience

Job description

Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference

Some years change you. 2026 could be the year you change your life and someone else’s

At Home Instead South Lakes, every visit, every conversation and every act of support helps people in our community feel safe, valued and connected.

If you want your work to matter and to go home proud each day, then this is the perfect time to begin with us. We are looking for compassionate people to join our team of Waking Night Care Professionals.

Our overnight Care Professionalsare a reassuring presence for clients and their families.

We are ranked Number 3 Best Employer in the UK (Financial Times), CQC Outstanding and rated 10/10 on homecare.co.uk.

Why Start Your Year with Us?

• Up to £160 per night(+ double pay on Bank Holidays)
• Outstanding CQC and10/10 homecare.co.uk (70+ reviews)
• A role with purpose: 96% proud to work here
• Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3, 5)
• Bonuses: £250 referrals andwork anniversary bonus
• Free wellbeing, counselling & legal support
• Full training
• Local discounts on food, shopping & treats

Choose a role that changes lives — including yours.

No Experience? No Problem

We value life experience as much as work experience. You will receive full training and ongoing support.

Ready to start 2026 where you belong?

UK right to work essential. Driving licence and reliable transport required.