Job Description

About the Service

This role is based within a 5-bed, community-based residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will play a vital part in ensuring residents receive compassionate, safe and person-centred care throughout the night.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and caring

Night Care Worker

to provide high-quality overnight support to residents. You will ensure their safety, comfort and wellbeing while also carrying out routine night-time domestic duties.



This role requires patience, reliability, strong observational skills and the ability to work independently during quiet hours while managing any urgent or unexpected situations calmly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

Provide personal care and support to residents throughout the night according to individual care plans. Assist residents with mobility, hygiene, eating/drinking, and comfort needs. Serve snacks and assist with feeding where necessary. Respond promptly to emergency bells and assess situations, escalating to senior staff/on-call as required. Carry out scheduled checks on residents with respect, privacy and dignity.

Safety & Security

Conduct regular checks of the building to ensure safety, fire prevention, and security measures are maintained. Report incidents, risks or concerns immediately to senior staff.

Domestic & Medication Duties

Complete domestic tasks appropriate for night hours, including simple food preparation. Administer medication as directed in line with care plans (including emergency medication).

Record Keeping & Communication

Maintain accurate records, reports and handover notes for day staff. Participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings and resident meetings as required.

Teamwork, Learning & Compliance

Attend training and development activities to maintain safe practice and professional standards. Uphold all safeguarding responsibilities and confidentiality requirements. Work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience in a caring role. Experience supporting vulnerable adults in a residential or care environment. Understanding of health & safety and risk in care settings. Ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate records. Strong communication skills with residents, families and professionals. Caring, patient and professional approach. Able to work independently through the night. Reliable, punctual and flexible.

Desirable

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it). Awareness of assessment, planning and review processes in care. Awareness of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Enhanced DBS check Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory references Compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational policies Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as per rota

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with complex needs Supportive working environment focused on teamwork and person-centred care Opportunities for training, development and qualifications Role guided by workplace values: Big Hearted, Count on Us, Together as One, People Focused*

How to Apply

If you are compassionate, reliable and committed to excellent night-time care, please click

"Apply Now"

Alternatively,

send your CV directly to:


adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk

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Reference ID:

RQ1647536




Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) -- or willingness to work towards this.