Right at Home Harrogate is an award-winning, premium-quality homecare provider, supporting older people and vulnerable adults to remain safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes.
We are looking for caring, reliable and professional Waking Night Care Assistants to join our friendly team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working nights and wants to make a real difference by providing reassurance, companionship and high-quality care when clients need it most.
As a Waking Night Care Assistant, you will remain awake for the duration of your shift, visiting clients in their own homes throughout the night or providing longer periods of support where required. You will ensure clients remain safe, comfortable and well cared for, responding promptly to their needs while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
Competitive hourly rates with enhanced pay for waking night shifts
Paid mileage between client visits
Performance-related bonuses and recognition schemes
20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), increasing with length of service
Pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and fully paid training
Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications
Clear career progression opportunities
Employee wellbeing support
A friendly, supportive and values-driven team that genuinely cares about its staff
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients in their own homes during overnight hours.
Carry out scheduled welfare checks to ensure clients remain safe and comfortable.
Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.
Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote comfort and prevent pressure damage.
Support clients with medication administration where trained and authorised.
Prepare light snacks and drinks, encouraging hydration where appropriate.
Provide reassurance and companionship to reduce anxiety during the night.
Monitor clients for any changes in their physical or emotional wellbeing and report concerns promptly.
Accurately complete electronic care records after each visit.
Follow all safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medication, health and safety and lone working procedures.
Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies, contacting the on-call team or emergency services when required.
Travel safely between clients' homes throughout the shift.
A caring, compassionate and dependable individual with a genuine passion for helping others.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Confidence working independently and making informed decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Willingness to complete mandatory training and continue developing professionally.
Right to work in the UK.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle are essential, as this is a community-based role involving travel between clients' homes during the night.
Willingness to work overnight shifts, including alternate weekends.
Enhanced DBS check (we can support with the application if required).
You'll receive a comprehensive induction along with mandatory training covering:
Safeguarding Adults
Moving and Handling
Medication Administration
Infection Prevention and Control
Basic Life Support
Dementia Awareness
Lone Working
Food Hygiene
Health and Safety
You'll also receive regular supervision, competency assessments and ongoing support from our experienced management team.
Right at Home Harrogate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where every shift makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Right at Home Harrogate and help provide outstanding overnight care that enables people to remain safe, comfortable and independent in the place they call home.
What exactly does Right at Home UK do?
> Provides a premium quality service to adults and older people who require some assistance to live at home and enjoy their independence.
> Delivers highly personalised support that benefits the whole family, not just the individual Client. Our care teams offer companionship, social activity, support with diet, exercise and household management, as well as personal care and help with mobility.
> Keeps the Client's wellbeing as the top priority. The Right at Home UK approach of using consistent and thoughtfully matched carers, who visit for at least one hour, promotes strong relationships, trust and a holistic approach to our Clients' care and quality of life.
