Waking Nights Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a Waking Nights Care Assistant to provide care for a female customer with complex needs in her home. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and companionship. This role pays between £12.24 – £12.44 per hour and requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a car. Training is provided, making it ideal for those new to care.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Car hire scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Annual recognition awards

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable car.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous care experience welcomed, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Support with medication monitoring.
• Reassure and provide companionship.

Skills

Caring approach

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Waking Nights Care Assistant – Complex Needs

Location: St Austell (PL25)
Pay: £12.24 – £12.44 per hour

Requirement: Must be a driver with access to a car.

Note: We are currently only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall are recruiting Waking Nights Care Assistants to support a female customer with complex needs in her own home. You will remain awake and attentive throughout the night, providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and mobility assistance
• Medication support and monitoring
• Repositioning and pressure area care
• Reassurance and companionship

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £12.24 – £12.44 per hour
• Paid induction training and ongoing professional development
• Car hire scheme available if required
• Bluelight Card membership for nationwide discounts
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities
• Annual recognition awards & employee referral bonus

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable car (essential)
• Existing right to work in the UK
• A caring, reliable, and professional approach
• Previous care experience welcome but not essential – full training provided

Shift Details

Waking Night shifts: 8.30pm-8am – Consistent and reliable overnight work supporting regular customers.

Please note: This role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so applications from candidates who require sponsorship cannot be considered.