Overnight Carer

Home Instead, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid training and development

Qualification opportunities in Health&

Supportive local management

Paid holiday

Job summary

Home Instead Bedford is looking for caring, reliable individuals to join our team as Waking Night Care Professionals. You will stay awake during night shifts, providing reassurance, monitoring, and practical support to clients in their own homes while giving families peace of mind.

This role supports older adults to remain safe, comfortable, and independent. A background in care or related fields helps, and NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to pursue) is preferred; a

Qualifications

• Previous experience within care, healthcare, support work, hospitality, or customer service.
• Experience supporting older adults or people living with dementia.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards a qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: toileting and continence care; repositioning; dressing and personal care; mobility assistance.
• Monitoring and Wellbeing: regular wellbeing checks; monitor health changes; provide reassurance and support.
• Medication Support: administering or assisting with medication; maintain MAR charts; report concerns.
• Household Duties: maintain safe environment; light housekeeping; prepare drinks or snacks; ensure equipment is clean and ready.
• Record Keeping: accurate care notes and overnight records; report concerns to office; handovers to colleagues/families.
• Safeguarding: follow safeguarding procedures; report concerns; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Relationship-Led Care

Communication

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards a qualification

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Job description

At Home Instead Bedford, we are passionate about helping older people live safely, independently, and happily in the place they know and love most - their own home.

As a CQC Outstanding-rated home care provider, we are proud to be recognised for delivering exceptional care and support to older adults across Bedford and the surrounding areas. Our dedicated team provides person-centred care that is tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, and routines, enabling people to remain independent while enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Home Instead Bedford?

CQC Outstanding Rated

Relationship-led care focused on continuity and consistency

Carefully matched Care Professionals

Flexible support that evolves as needs change

Specialist dementia and complex care expertise

Locally managed with strong community links

Dedicated office team providing ongoing support to clients and families

Our Team

Our experienced team of Care Professionals, Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors, Trainers, and Care Managers work together to provide outstanding care and support. We invest heavily in training and development to ensure our team delivers the highest standards of professional, compassionate care.

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of older people and their families by providing outstanding care that allows people to remain independent, safe, and connected to their communities for as long as possible.

Our Values

Compassion
Treating every client with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Excellence
Striving for the highest standards of care in everything we do.

Respect
Valuing individuality, personal choice, and independence.

Integrity
Being honest, reliable, and accountable.

Relationship-Led Care
Building trusted relationships that make a real difference to people's lives.

Job Description

Home Instead Bedford is looking for caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team as Waking Night Care Professionals.

As a Waking Night Care Professional, you will remain awake throughout your shift, providing reassurance, monitoring, and practical support to clients during the night. Your role is essential in helping older people remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while providing peace of mind to their families.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assisting clients with toileting and continence care during the night.
• Supporting with repositioning and pressure area care where required.
• Assisting with washing, dressing, and personal care needs.
• Supporting mobility and transfers using approved equipment and techniques.

Monitoring and Wellbeing

• Carrying out regular wellbeing checks throughout the night.
• Monitoring clients for changes in health or wellbeing.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support to clients who may feel anxious, confused, or unsettled during the night.
• Supporting clients living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other long-term conditions.

Medication Support

• Administering or assisting with medication in line with company policies and training.
• Maintaining accurate Medication Administration Records (MAR charts).
• Reporting medication concerns promptly.

Household Duties

• Maintaining a safe and tidy environment.
• Completing light housekeeping tasks where appropriate.
• Preparing drinks or light snacks if required.
• Ensuring any equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use.

Record Keeping

• Maintaining accurate care notes and overnight records.
• Reporting concerns, incidents, or changes in condition to the office team.
• Communicating effectively during handovers to colleagues and family members where appropriate.

Safeguarding

• Following Home Instead Bedford safeguarding procedures.
• Promptly reporting any concerns regarding a client's safety or wellbeing.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within care, healthcare, support work, hospitality, or customer service.
• Experience supporting older adults or people living with dementia.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards a qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to gain recognised Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Supportive local management team.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid holiday.
• A rewarding career making a genuine difference to the lives of older people.

Our Values

• Compassionate - treating every client with dignity and respect.
• Professional - delivering high-quality care.
• Reliable - providing support that clients can depend on.
• Relationship-Led - building meaningful connections with clients and their families.