Waking Night Care Assistant

Right at Home UK; Hale; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Shadowing

Paid mileage

Competitive rate + holiday pay

Career progression

Job summary

Right at Home UK in the Medway Towns is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Care Assistant to provide overnight support to a single client in their own home. You will deliver person-centred care, companionship and safety throughout the night.

The role focuses on dignity, independence and continuity of care, with full training and opportunities for progression within a trusted, award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and dependable attitude.
• Clear communication and a person‑centred approach.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Flexibility to work waking night shifts.
• DBS update preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance and companionship during the night.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as required.
• Support with toileting, continence needs and light housekeeping.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to the care team.
• Ensure client safety and comfort throughout the night.
• Maintain accurate care records and communication with the team.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Compassion

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Waking Night Care Assistant Required – Medway Towns

Join our 5-star award-winning care team!
Rated Outstanding for Responsiveness

We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Waking Night Care Assistant to provide dedicated overnight support to one client in their own home in the Medway Towns.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a positive, trusting relationship with one client and provide consistent, person-centred care throughout the night.

If you are calm, dependable and passionate about supporting people to live safely and comfortably in their own home, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Waking Night Care Assistant, you will provide dedicated support throughout the night, helping to ensure our client is safe, comfortable and well cared for. Would suit an experienced Live-in Care Assistant.

Your duties may include:

• Providing reassurance and companionship throughout the night

• Supporting with personal care, where required

• Assisting with mobility and repositioning

• Supporting with medication, where required and following appropriate training

• Responding to the client's needs during the night

• Monitoring and reporting any changes in wellbeing

• Providing support with toileting and continence needs, where required

• Light housekeeping related to the client's care

• Promoting dignity, independence and choice at all times

• Maintaining accurate care records and communicating with the care team

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay plus additional holiday pay

• Waking night shifts

• Full training and shadowing

• Paid mileage, where applicable

• Ongoing support from managers and colleagues

• Opportunities for career progression

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to one person's quality of life

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is kind, patient, compassionate and dependable

• Shares our values of Respect, Trust, Compassion and Quality

• Is comfortable working independently during waking night shifts

• Has good communication skills and a person-centred approach

• Is committed to providing high-quality care

• Holds a full and valid UK driving licence

• Has unlimited access to their own vehicle

• Has the right to work in the UK

• Updated DBS (preferred but not essential)

Please note: We are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) or sponsorship switches.

Make a Difference Every Night

This is more than just a job. You will have the opportunity to provide consistent, compassionate one-to-one support and help our client feel safe, comfortable and cared for in their own home.

If you are looking for a rewarding waking night role and feel you have the qualities we are looking for, apply today!