Waking Night Care Assistant

We're looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team of nighttime Care Assistants. You would work with the same client, enabling you to establish a trusting relationship.

The support you will provide will include (but is not limited to) :

• Help with food preparation, light housework and medication administration.


• Support with mobility and transfers around the home.


• Continence and personal care support if required, helping your client to remain comfortable through the night.


• Companionship and reassurance, keeping your client feeling safe during the nocturnal hours.


• Contributing to a comfortable living environment to maintain the dignity and comfort of your client.


• Working with other health and social care professionals where necessary to provide safe and person-centred care.
  
  There aren't any qualifications required to become a Care Assistant, but for night workers a year's experience in care is preferred., Must have a means of transport as clients are predominately cared for in their own homes, which can be in remote areas. Successful applicants will require an Advanced DBS Check for adults.
  
  Home Instead Gloucester and the Forest of Dean delivers award-winning, on-the-job training to all of our Care Assistants.


We have recently been ranked within the Top 20 Home Care Providers in South West England by homecare.co.uk, the leading website for home care providers in the UK!


• Competitive pay from £117 per night based on an average hours contract (including guaranteed holiday pay).


• Professional development opportunities including City & Guilds assured qualifications in Dementia and End of Life Care, NVQs and more.


We provide the training and experiences you need to advance your career.

• A friendly and reputable company with a large community outreach, with opportunities to get involved in local events and fundraising for our Home Instead charities.


• Access to discounts for big brand stores, utility providers and more!


• Complimentary wellness program, with access to healthcare and counselling, financial well-being resources and programs for meditation, stress management and sleep.