Waking Night Care Specialist - Training & Progression

Right at Home Reigate and Crawley; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Paid mileage between visits

Bonuses for performance

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking caring Waking Night Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes during hours when they are asleep. This role focuses on safety, dignity and wellbeing, providing overnight personal care and companionship.

Full training is provided, with enhanced pay for waking night shifts, mileage allowances and opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be caring, compassionate and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Good attention to detail and accurate records.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their own homes during overnight hours.
• Carry out welfare checks to ensure safety and comfort.
• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
• Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote comfort.
• Support with medication administration where trained and authorised.
• Prepare light snacks and drinks and encourage hydration.
• Provide reassurance and companionship to reduce night-time anxiety.
• Complete electronic care records after each visit.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and lone working procedures.

Skills

Caring and reliable

Independent decisions

Excellent communication

Record keeping

Willingness to train

Job description

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking caring Waking Night Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes during hours when they are asleep. This role focuses on safety, dignity and wellbeing, providing overnight personal care and companionship.

Full training is provided, with enhanced pay for waking night shifts, mileage allowances and opportunities for progression within a supportive team.