Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury
Contract type: Care Delivery
Salary details: £15.00 - £15.00 per hour
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Waking Nights Carer
£14 - £15 Hourly rate | Expert training
Bluebird Care – Where you change lives
About Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury
Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury is a leading home care provider dedicated to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We pride ourselves on compassion, dignity, and supporting our customers to live safely and independently at night.
Role Purpose
The Waking Night carer provides reassurance, supervision, and support to customers overnight. This role is essential for customers who require assistance with mobility, personal care, medication prompts, or simply feel more secure knowing that someone is there while they sleep.
You will be required to work waking nights (actively supporting throughout the shift).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and reassurance throughout the night.
* Assist with mobility, including safe transfers, repositioning, or escorting to the bathroom.
* Support with night‑time personal care routines (toileting, changing, washing as required).
* Monitor wellbeing and respond promptly to any concerns or requests.
* Administer or prompt medication in line with company training and policies.
* Ensure the customer’s environment is safe, calm, and comfortable.
Monitoring & Reporting
* Record observations, incidents, and care notes accurately using Bluebird Care systems.
* Report any changes in health, behaviour, or risk to the Care team or on‑call team.
Professional Conduct
* Maintain professional boundaries and follow all Bluebird Care policies, including safeguarding and confidentiality.
* Promote dignity, independence, and respect in every interaction.
Essential Skills & Experience
* A caring, compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others.
* Good communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Reliability and the ability to work independently overnight.
* A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
* Right to work in the UK (we do not currently have a sponsorship programme to offer)
* Full UK driving license and access to your own car.
Desirable
* Previous care experience (professional or personal).
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rates (including enhanced night rates).
* Paid training, ongoing qualifications, and career progression.
* Supportive local team available 24/7.
* Paid mileage and travel time for relevant roles.
* Refer a friend scheme.
* All uniform and PPE provided.
Working Hours
Night shifts typically run between 09:30pm and 06:30am, depending on customer needs.
How To Apply
If you are compassionate, patient, and committed to providing outstanding night‑time support, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and begin a fulfilling career in home care.
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