CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Luton Council is looking for dedicated Home Carers (Nights) to join our supportive team providing essential care services across the borough.
As a Home Carer, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults to maintain their independence and dignity in their own homes. You’ll work overnight shifts and contribute to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide care and support in accordance with individual care plans
Promote and support customers’ independence
Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals
Complete written records and forms accurately and promptly
Follow health and safety procedures, including manual handling tasks
Adhere to confidentiality and data protection policies
Work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team

ABOUT US

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THIS JOB, IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF CRIMINAL RECORD DISCLOSURE TO BE UNDERTAKEN. THIS POST IS EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 AND THEREFORE APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DECLARE ALL UNSPENT CAUTIONS AND CONVICTIONS; AND ALSO ANY ADULT CAUTIONS (SIMPLE OR CONDITIONAL), AND SPENT CONVICTIONS THAT ARE NOT PROTECTED AS DEFINED BY THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1975 (AS AMENDED IN 2020). A PERSON’S CRIMINAL RECORD WILL NOT IN ITSELF PREVENT A PERSON FROM BEING APPOINTED TO THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE REFUSED POSTS BECAUSE OF OFFENCES WHICH ARE NOT RELEVANT TO, AND DO NOT PLACE THEM AT OR MAKE THEM A RISK IN, THE ROLE FOR WHICH THEY ARE APPLYING. HOWEVER IN THE EVENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT BEING TAKEN UP, ANY FAILURE TO DISCLOSE SUCH OFFENCE, AS DETAILED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE AUTHORITY.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.