Requirements: A valid driving license and access to car
Join our team as a Night Care Assistant and play a crucial role in helping our clients feel supported and safe overnight. You’ll provide dedicated care and companionship, ensuring each client feels secure, comfortable, and valued, while promoting their independence.
Enjoy the tranquillity of the night while building meaningful relationships and contributing to the well-being of those in need. If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling career that allows you to shine in the quiet hours, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
Here at Home Instead Swansea, we are a multi-award-winning Home Care Company, who have been enabling seniors of Swansea to stay happy and healthy in their homes for the past 15 years. Our unique approach to care is simple; compassionate, tailored and consistent care, and with a 9.9 review score on homecare.co.uk, we’ve got to be doing something right!
“Being able to work around other commitments is brilliant and my rota always reflects this...” – N.B. - Care Professional
“I thoroughly enjoy my job here and it has allowed me to gain lots of experience, enabling me to start a nursing degree. Home Instead have been very flexible with my hours and are always understanding...” – H.G. – Care Professional
About the Role:
Before you begin your new role with us, you will be carefully matched with your client, we will let you know all about them, and then accompany you to their home to introduce you properly. You will then enjoy regular visits for 2-4 nights a week on set days, depending on your availability. Each shift will be a ‘Waking Night’, usually starting at 10pm and finishing at 8am. This may slightly vary due to your client’s preference, but once confirmed, this will stay consistent, providing you with consistency and job stability.
During your shift, you may be required to help with the following:
• Providing reassurance to your client
• Providing refreshments if requested
• Assisting your client to the bathroom
• Helping with personal care
We do request that families provide a comfy chair or a sofa to allow you time to rest while your client is sleeping. If at any point throughout the night you have any questions or concerns, you will have full-access to a 24/7 office helpline, where a member of our on-call team can assist you.
Why Join Us?
• Higher Pay Rate: You can enjoy the financial advantage of earning more during night shifts, helping you reach your financial goals more quickly.
• Flexibility: Night shift can provide you flexibility for your daytime commitments, such as family responsibilities or schooling.
• Stronger Relationships: With fewer people around, you have the opportunity to build genuine connections with those you care for, creating bonds that can be truly fulfilling.
• Enhanced Care Quality: Your ability to provide personalised attention at night means you can cater to your clients’ specific needs, making a real difference in their lives.
• Opportunity for Skill Development: Working nights will allow you to develop specialised skills in night time care, enhancing your expertise and confidence in the role.
Perks and Benefits:
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with an amazing team that offers 24/7 support.
• Comprehensive Training: A blend of in-person and cloud-based training courses are offered to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your role.
• Career Progression: We offer training opportunities that will help you develop and expand your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Well-being support for you and your family.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy amazing discounts on the high street and for family days out.
• Other Benefits: Double time paid on bank holidays, paid travel time & mileage, paid training, paid enhanced DBS certificate, paid holidays (28 days pro rata), guaranteed income contract (T&Cs apply), regular recognition bonuses, job security, etc.
How to Apply?
You may apply directly or call us on 0179 2790890 to speak with our recruiter Gly. No CV required!
