Home Care Assistant - WAKING NIGHTS – Immediate Start Available

Home Instead Senior Care; Nailsea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking Waking Night Care Assistants in Nailsea and North Bristol. The role involves providing companionship and personal care for clients overnight. Ideal candidates are compassionate, reliable, and possess driving skills. Competitive pay of £15/hour plus double pay on Bank Holidays. Full training is provided, making it suitable for both experienced carers and newcomers.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage paid

Referral scheme

Award-winning training

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in care welcome but not essential; full training provided.
• Driver with access to your own transport (car or motorcycle) essential.
• Available to work every or alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help with a client’s bedtime routine.
• Offer assistance if clients wake during the night.
• Provide companionship and support as needed.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Reliability

Driving skills

Job description

Company Description

Earn £15/hour + Double Pay on Bank Holidays
Nailsea, Portishead, Bristol & Surrounding Areas

AtHome Instead Nailsea & North Bristol, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For over 15 years, we’ve supported older adults to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We are proud to be part of the world’s leading home care provider,ranked #3in the UK’s Best Employers by the Financial Times!

Job Description

We are seeking kind, compassionate individuals to join our team as HomeCare Assistantsfor clients inBristol, Portishead, Nailsea and surrounding areas.
This role is a zero hour contract, designed to be flexible.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• £15 per hour + double pay on Bank Holidays
• Flexible Waking Night shifts (Friday to Monday,10 PM – 8 AM) — choose the nights that suit you
• Mileage paid from leaving your home and during working hours
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £250 / referral
• Fully paid, award-winning training and career development opportunities
• City & Guilds Care Certificate
• Casual dress & full PPE provided
• Employee assistance programme — 24/7 confidential support
• Exclusive discount schemes at supermarkets, utilities, and more

Your Role
As a Waking Night Care Assistant, you’ll be a reassuring presence for clients through the night, providing companionship, personal care, and support when needed. Duties may include:

• Helping with a client’s bedtime routine
• Offering assistance if they wake during the night
• Preparing a light meal or drink if requested
• Providing support with morning routines before your shift ends

What We’re Looking For

• Kind, compassionate, and reliable
• Driver with access to your own transport (car or motorcycle) — essential
• Available to work every or alternate weekends
• Experience in care welcome but not essential — full training provided
• Right to work in the UK
  
  Many of our clients prefer female carers for personal care, but we welcome all applicants with the right skills and values.

Additional Information

Ready to make a real difference?
Join the Home Instead community and work with a supportive, friendly team. Whether you’re an experienced carer or starting fresh, we’d love to hear from you.

Call us on 01275 391300 or Apply Now

Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and is an equal opportunities employer. An enhanced DBS check will be required.