Home Care Assistant - Waking Nights (Immediate Start)

Home Instead; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted home care provider is seeking compassionate Waking Nights Care Professionals in Liverpool to support clients in their homes overnight. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and companionship. The ideal candidate will be reliable and possess strong communication skills, with a desire to make a difference. Full training and support are provided. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.40 on weekdays and £14.00 on weekends, with additional benefits for employees.

Benefits

24/7 support from office

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to exclusive discounts

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Ability to work waking night shifts.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• No specific qualifications needed, but kindness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care during night hours.
• Support clients with medication.
• Assist with bedtime and morning routines.
• Ensure client safety throughout the night.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Location: West Derby - Liverpool

Salary: £13.40 per hour (Weekdays) | £14.00 per hour (Weekends)

Enhanced Pay: Double time on Bank Holidays

Employer: Home Instead

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time

About the Role

Home Instead is seeking compassionate and reliable Waking Nights Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes throughout the night. We are looking for individuals who can provide exceptional care with dignity, respect, and empathy—just as they would for their own family.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing personal care during night hours
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing meals or refreshments as required
• Light housekeeping tasks
• Accompanying clients to early or late appointments, if needed
• Assisting with bedtime and morning routines
• Offering companionship and reassurance
• Monitoring client safety and wellbeing throughout the night
• Responding appropriately to any needs or changes

Requirements

• A caring and considerate nature
• Ability to work waking night shifts
• Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• Driving licence required

Qualifications

We will provide all training so no specific qualifications are necessary. However, it’s essential that you have a kind heart, good work ethics and a want to make a difference to people’s lives.

You will receive full training including QCF / NVQs along with City and Guilds Assured training as your personal development is very important us.

A driving licence is not essential, but having your own transport will allow you to visit more clients and dramatically increase your potential income.

We provide comprehensive training to all of our Care Professionals, however if you do have experience or training that you would like to put into practice, you will find working with Home Insteadis a highly rewarding way to use your skills!

The role is subject to a full DBS check, 2 professional and 2 personal references.

What we provide

• £13.40 per hour on weekdays
• £14.00 per hour on weekends
• Double pay on bank holidays
• 24 / 7 support from the office team
• Regular refresher training, Care Professional forums, meetings, and team activities
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, offering free 24 / 7 counselling and support
• Access to exclusive discounts at high-street retailers, supermarkets, utility providers and more
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus for successful candidate referrals
• Full training provided, including the Care Certificate , Medication, Moving & Assisting, and Basic Life Support
• Opportunities for further development, including City & Guilds accredited Dementia Training , Parkinson’s Care, and End-of-Life Care

Contact us today

Looking to kick-start your career in care? Contact us on 0151 221 5628 or email: to learn more about what Home Instead has to offer, or click here to start your application today.