Job Description

Job description

Award Winning Provider!

CQC Rating: Good

We regret we are unable to offer further international sponsorships at the present time.

We are a small family run care provider based in

Wellington, Somerset

named "Regional Winner" at the Great British Care Awards 2021 and at a recent CQC inspection were rated as "Good". So, you will be joining a reputable company who has their residents and staff at the centre of everything that they do.

We are looking to appoint additional Waking Night Support Workers to our current team. The posts would be to cover 7 or 8 nights over 4 weeks with the opportunity to pick up additional nights to cover for annual leave or sickness. These night shifts work on a four-week rotation. The post is to provide nighttime support to the individuals we support. Waking night staff have the support of a Sleep-in staff member, usually a member of the management team or a senior support worker.

Support provided will always be in line with current legislation and company policies. The range of duties / tasks undertaken for this role will enable the individuals we support, who have learning disabilities and complex needs, to live their life as they choose or need; this may include physical support, emotional support, social support.

If you have a background in care or support work then great, if you want to get into the care industry then we still want to hear from you as full training will be given.

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.20 per hour

Benefits: Casual dress, free food whilst on shift, onsite free parking

Physical Setting: Residential Care Home

Shift: 12-hour night shift (8pm to 8am)

Workdays: 7 to 8 nights in a 4-week period. Additional shifts to cover annual leave and sickness.

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Language: English (Required)

Work Location: Wellington, Somerset. Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Typical duties of this position will be:

To provide support in line with Individuals care plans, and any other relevant documents during night-time hours.

To follow all guidelines set down for individuals including risk assessments and professional plans e.g. eating and drinking, manual handling, behaviour support.

To communicate in a positive respectful manner at all times with Individuals we support, their family and other professionals.

To support individuals with personal care to the level identified in their care plan maintaining their dignity at all times.

To support individuals with the safe handling of medication, dependant on needs identified in their assessment and care plan.

To support individual's independence and growth, making sure not to institutionalise.

To make sure that mental capacity assessments and best interest discussions and decisions are documented and acted upon. Individuals are not restricted unnecessarily and are able to make their own decisions if capacity is assessed as so.

To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a manager.

To complete appropriate checks at night as detailed in Individuals care plans.

To complete household tasks including laundry and deep cleaning.

To complete food preparation for the next day, if required and storing appropriately.

To record and report all incidents and accidents in line with company policy.

To accurately complete all records that are needed for an individual ensuring they are clear, factual, and legible.

To ensure the premises are secure.

To undertake all training that is required for the role, keeping up to date with any changes.

To actively participate in team meetings and supervisions.

To ensure all health and safety regulations are observed and take reasonable care of own and others raising all concerns to a senior and/or manager.

To ensure timesheets and mileage claims are completed accurately and submitted on time.

To dress appropriately according to the needs of the individuals supported and that provided PPE is used.

To promote a positive image through a professional approach, both when in the workplace and through all communication including social media where you are identified with Covenant Care.

To complete any other duties deemed appropriate as directed by a senior / manager.

Application deadline: 24th November 2025

Reference ID: CCNightstaff3000

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person