Job Description

Job Title: Night Support Worker

Responsible to:

Registered Manager

Service:

Adult Residential Services

Hours: Night -

24h and 36h per week

Hiring positions:

3 - 2 x 24h and 1 x 36h available

Salary -

12.21ph

Job Summary

As a Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of service users throughout the night. Working with guidance from the Registered Manager and Senior Support Staff, you will provide person-centred care, promote independence, and maintain a safe, supportive environment in line with individual care plans and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

Provide respectful, person-centred support to service users in line with their care plans Assist with personal care while promoting independence and choice Support service users' health, wellbeing, hygiene, diet, and lifestyle Accompany and support service users at medical appointments when required

Night-Time Duties

Carry out regular welfare checks throughout the night Respond promptly to call alarms Assist service users to the toilet as required Change soiled bedding promptly and manage laundry appropriately Pay particular attention to service users with epilepsy, illness, or specific health needs Update night care plans and records in line with company procedures

Activities & Engagement

Support individual and group activities, both on and off site, as part of weekly programmes Assist senior staff in resourcing appropriate activities tailored to assessed needs

Health, Safety & Risk

Follow all risk assessments, policies, and procedures Identify and report new or potential risks to senior staff Use PPE appropriately (e.g. gloves, aprons) Follow infection control and cross-contamination procedures Ensure the building is secure overnight and visitors are signed in and ID checked

Communication & Professional Practice

Maintain accurate, clear, and confidential records and reports Share relevant information with the Registered Manager and senior staff Maintain positive professional relationships with families, friends, GPs, and other professionals Work collaboratively and support colleagues to promote a strong team culture

Personal Development

Engage in training and identify learning and development needs Reflect on practice and contribute to service improvement

Additional Duties

Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the home when required Support general household tasks where appropriate Carry out any reasonable duties requested by the Registered Manager to support service users' wellbeing

What We're Looking For

A caring, reliable, and respectful approach Ability to work independently during night shifts Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards of care Experience in care is desirable, but training will be provided

What we offer

Clear career progression opportunities, including pathways into Senior, Team Leader, Management, and specialist roles Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling, mental health support, and wellbeing advice Supportive and visible leadership with an open-door approach to management and HR Free freshly prepared meals provided during shifts Free on-site parking A spacious rural working environment that promotes wellbeing and reduces workplace stress Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme Recognition of length of service and contribution through staff appreciation initiatives and engagement activities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person