Waking night care assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Alton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Alton is seeking a Waking Night Care Assistant. This role involves providing personal care and ensuring the safety of residents during overnight hours. Ideal candidates should exhibit caring, patience, and reliability, with opportunities for career advancement and supportive training. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Benefits

Paid training

Ongoing career development

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for progression

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to stay focused and alert throughout night shifts.
• Previous care experience is preferred but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and overnight support.
• Carry out regular safety and wellbeing checks.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance.
• Keep accurate records and handover notes for day staff.
• Maintain a calm, homely environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient demeanor

Reliability

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Waking Night Care Assistant! Do you have a caring heart and a calm, reassuring presence? We’re looking for compassionate people to make nights safer and more comfortable for our residents.

The Role

• Hours: 8:00pm – 7:00am

• Location: Alton

• Pay: Enhanced pay for nights

As a Waking Night Care Assistant, you’ll stay awake and alert throughout the night, ensuring our residents receive the care and reassurance they need.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide personal care and overnight support

• Carry out regular safety and wellbeing checks

• Respond promptly to requests for assistance

• Keep accurate records and handover notes for day staff

• Maintain a calm, homely environment while respecting privacy and dignity

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and reliable nature

• Ability to stay focused and alert throughout night shifts

• Previous care experience (Full training provided)

• Good communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Get in Return

• Paid training & ongoing career development

• Supportive, friendly team environment

• Opportunities for progression within our organisation

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

If you have a passion for helping others and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your rewarding career at Home Instead East Hampshire & Midhurst!