Waking Nights Care Worker

Choices Homecare Ltd; Mexborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care organization is seeking compassionate care staff in Mexborough to support individuals with personal care needs, medication administration, and daily tasks. This role offers flexible zero-hour contracts with a minimum of 20 hours per week and includes comprehensive training for all employees. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a commitment to putting people first, and availability for alternative weekends. Benefits include career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and a 'can do' attitude.
• Commitment to putting people first.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care needs.
• Assisting with medication administration.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We're proud to offer flexible zero‑hour contracts where you can choose to work as many hours as you'd like. To keep things fair for everyone, we ask for a minimum of 20 hours each week, with every other weekend included. You'll work on a simple 2‑week rolling rota, so you'll always know your schedule in advance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care needs such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assisting with medication administration and documentation in line with care plans.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating and drinking where required.
• Promoting independence and encouraging service users to engage in daily living tasks.
• Building positive relationships with individuals and their families.
• Supporting emotional well‑being and recognising signs of distress or changes in behaviour.
• Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in the home.
• Respecting confidentiality and always maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Demonstrated compassion, caring and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Commitment to putting people first.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience preferred but not essential; full training provided.
• UK driving licence and own vehicle essential for certain routes; 30p per mile fuel allowance paid.
• Alternative weekend availability required.
• Current and valid permission to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.

Work Conditions

Full‑time, part‑time or permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training: Optimo Learning Academy – ongoing development to help you grow within the role and the company.
• Career progression opportunities within our growing organisation.
• Supportive team environment: friendly and committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
• Employee Assistance Programme: health‑assured EAP for professional support.
• Reward Gateway – access to a wide range of non‑salary benefits and genuine shopping discounts.
• A £250 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus for successful referrals.

Choices Homecare is proud to be part of the OptimCare Group, supporting service users across the UK with over 1,500 dedicated employees and a strong presence across multiple regions. We collaborate closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome‑focused care.