Waking Nights Care Assistant – Part-time – Bedford
Location: Bedford
Pay: £14.50–£15.50 per hour + mileage
Hours: Full-time, part-time, or flexible night shifts
Shifts: Waking nights (overnight support) – must be available every other weekend
Start: Immediate starts once onboarding is completed
Company: Home Instead Bedford (Recruiting via Mash Care)
A Night Role That Truly Makes a Difference As a Waking Nights Care Assistant, you’ll provide calm, reassuring support to clients through the night — helping them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in their own homes.
This role is ideal if you:
Prefer night work
Enjoy quieter, one-to-one care
Want to build meaningful relationships without rushed visits
Are reliable and attentive during overnight hours Why Join Home Instead Bedford? Home Instead Bedford is known for its supportive, people-first culture, where care professionals feel valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.
You’ll benefit from:
£14.50–£15.50 per hour + mileage allowance
Waking night shifts with consistent clients
Access your pay early with our Pay App
Fully paid training, shadowing & ongoing support
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
Recognition for dedication, achievements & long service
No uniform – dress comfortably and professionally
Private clients – relationship-led, high-quality care
Clear career pathways & progression opportunities You’ll regularly support the same clients, allowing you to build trust, routines, and genuine connections — even during the quietest hours of the night.
Your Role as a Waking Nights Care Assistant During overnight shifts, you’ll help ensure clients remain safe, comfortable, and supported.
Your duties may include:
Providing reassurance and companionship overnight
Supporting with personal care and toileting needs
Assisting with medication (where trained)
Monitoring wellbeing and responding to night-time needs
Light housekeeping where required
Supporting independence while promoting dignity and comfort Who We’re Looking For:
Kind, patient, and compassionate
Reliable and alert during night hours
Good communicators and calm under pressure
Committed to delivering high-quality care
Able to work every other weekend
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car
Have the right to work in the UK If you have the heart for care, we’ll give you the skills.
Apply Today If you’re looking for a waking nights care role in Bedford where you’re supported, appreciated, and able to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you