Care Assistant - Waking nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training up to QCF5

Flexible contracts

Refer-a-friend £1000

Blue Light care discount

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare’s home care service is seeking a Care Assistant for waking night shifts, supporting people to stay in their own homes. The role covers personal care, daily routines, medication support, meals and companionship, with some household tasks. Nights are the main feature, and funded training up to QCF level 5 is offered.

No prior care experience or qualifications are required, but visa sponsorship is not available. Flexibility to work alternate weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience or qualifications are required.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Minimum of 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines, including personal care and household tasks.
• Help with medication as needed.
• Provide companionship and engage in friendly conversation.
• Assist with shopping and preparing nutritious meals.
• Make tea and be a reassuring presence for clients.

Skills

Kind heart

Listening ear

People skills

Relationship building

Team focused mindset

Job description

Agincare's home care service is recruiting a Care Assistant for waking night shifts, linked to Whitley Court, supporting people to stay in their own homes. The work covers personal care, daily routines, medication support, meals and companionship, with some household tasks. The night pattern is the main distinguishing feature, and the advert offers funded training for those building a care career. No prior care experience or qualifications are needed, but visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting people with daily routines, including personal care and household tasks
• Helping with medication
• Providing companionship, a listening ear and friendly conversation
• Helping with shopping and preparing nutritious meals
• Making a cup of tea and being a friendly presence for clients

Skills & knowledge

• A kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to help others
• Strong people skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships
• Supportive, professional and team-focused mindset

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum of 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends

Nice to have

• Full UK driving licence

What’s offered

• Fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5
• Flexible contracts
• Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £1,000
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay