Care Assistants - Waking Nights

UNDERSTANDING CARE (WARWICKSHIRE) LIMITED t/as Unique Senior Care; Godalming; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services as a Care Assistant (Waking Nights) in Godalming. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of older individuals by providing essential support during the night. You will help ensure their comfort and well-being, making a true difference in their quality of life. With comprehensive training and flexible working patterns, this position is perfect for those with kind hearts who are eager to build meaningful relationships and contribute to their community. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding journey, we welcome your application!

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Ongoing support

Flexible working patterns

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• No prior experience or qualifications needed; passion for supporting others is key.
• Experience with older people can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients throughout the night for comfort and safety.
• Assist with mobility, personal care, and companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in a care setting

Voluntary experience with older people

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle

Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistants to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies, helping to build bonds of trust and enabling us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

We are looking for individuals with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Home Instead – Godalming & Pulborough as a Care Assistant (Waking Nights).

In this role, you will provide support to clients throughout the night to ensure their comfort, safety, and well-being. Responsibilities may include assisting with mobility, providing companionship, supporting with personal care, and responding to any needs during the night.

You do not need any prior experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Assistant. However, experience in a care setting or interacting with older people—whether through personal or voluntary experience—can be beneficial. Above all, we are looking for individuals who:

• Have a passion for supporting others.
• Take pride in delivering an outstanding service.
• Are reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Enjoy building professional relationships and are comfortable spending time in the company of others.

Due to the rural nature of our client base, you will need to have a Full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Qualifications

Additional Information

As a Care Assistant (Waking Nights), you will receive:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you’re looking for a role that is both rewarding and satisfying, and you have the flexibility to meet our clients’ needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01483 608122.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, as we aim to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure.