Waking Night Care Assistant — Compassionate Home Care Hero

Right at Home UK; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid mileage between visits

Bonuses and recognition schemes

20 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Induction and training provided

Professional development and funded/n

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking caring Waking Night Care Assistants to join a premium homecare team. You will stay awake overnight visiting clients in their own homes, ensuring safety, comfort and a dignified, independent lifestyle.

The role offers comprehensive induction, paid training, and progression within a supportive, values-driven team. You should be reliable, compassionate and able to work nights, including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their own homes during overnight hours.
• Carry out scheduled welfare checks to ensure clients remain safe and comfortable.
• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote comfort and prevent pressure damage.
• Support clients with medication administration where trained and authorised.
• Prepare light snacks and drinks, encouraging hydration.
• Provide reassurance and companionship to reduce anxiety during the night.
• Accurately complete electronic care records after each visit.
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medication, health and safety and lone working procedures.
• Respond calmly to emergencies and contact the on-call team when required.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Independence

Tools

Care records software

Job description

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking caring Waking Night Care Assistants to join a premium homecare team. You will stay awake overnight visiting clients in their own homes, ensuring safety, comfort and a dignified, independent lifestyle.

The role offers comprehensive induction, paid training, and progression within a supportive, values-driven team. You should be reliable, compassionate and able to work nights, including alternate weekends.