Carer- Waking nights

Recruitment Criteria for Waking Night Care.

Position:  Care Worker – Waking Night – Available for Immediate Start

Hours: 9 hours a night, twice weekly.

Working Days: Two nights to be negotiated

Pay Rate - £162.00 a night.

Overview of the position:

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Overnight Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide exceptional, person-centred support to individuals in their own homes, helping to enhance their quality of life and maintain their independence.

Your empathy, professionalism, and practical skills will make a meaningful difference, ensuring our service user feels safe, comfortable, and well-supported throughout the night, while offering reassurance to their families.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Overnight Care Worker, you will:

• Support the service user to remain independent and live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of Service Users during overnight shifts.
• Maintain clear and professional boundaries within a home care setting.

Core Duties:

·  Monitor, observe, and accurately record Service Users' health and wellbeing, maintaining strict confidentiality.

·  Provide personal care assistance with dignity and respect.

·  Support daily living activities to promote independence.

·  Engage Service Users in meaningful activities to encourage social interaction and mental stimulation.

·  Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment.

·  Work effectively within a complex care environment.

·  Administer or assist with medication, ointments, and prescribed remedies in line with Medication Administration Records. (MAR)

·  Offer companionship and emotional support, building trusting relationships with Service Users.

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong understanding of Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, calm, and professional attitude with a genuine passion for supporting others
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and a flexible approach to work
• Reliability and adaptability in a care setting.

Essential Requirements:

·  Previous experience in care, assisted living, or home care (preferred)

·  Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance required)

·  Right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position

·  To undergo a DBS check and provide references.

Benefits:

·  Competitive holiday pay and pension scheme.

·  Free DBS check.

·  Paid, ongoing training and development.

·  24-hour support from our dedicated team.