Waking Night Support Worker - Residential Care
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Waking Night Support Worker - Residential Care
Night Support Worker (SL) (Sponsored) 26-27
We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly team at Mary Rush Care! Your main responsibility will be to provide safe, person-centred support overnight for adults with care and support needs. You’ll be awake and alert throughout the night, ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of the people we support, and responding promptly to any needs that arise.
Key responsibilities
Provide attentive overnight support, including wellbeing checks, reassurance, and assistance with personal care in line with individual care plans.
Monitor and record observations accurately (sleep patterns, incidents, health concerns), escalating any risks or changes as required.
Administer and record medication in accordance with policies and training (where applicable).
Maintain a safe, calm environment: conduct regular health and safety checks, follow safeguarding procedures, and manage incidents professionally.
Support with bedtime and morning routines, including personal care, mobility, hydration, and nutrition.
Communicate effectively with day staff through clear handovers and accurate documentation.
Uphold privacy, dignity, choice, and independence at all times, promoting a person-led approach.
Perform light housekeeping tasks to ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained.
Follow organizational policies, care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory standards.
About you
Empathetic, patient, and dependable, with a calm approach to unexpected situations.
Able to remain awake and focused for the full shift and conduct regular checks.
Strong communication and record-keeping skills with good attention to detail.
Comfortable with personal care and supporting people with varying needs (e.g., learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, dementia), depending on service.
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and professional boundaries.
Team player who can also work independently and make sound judgments overnight.
Requirements
Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) is an advantage.
Right to work in the UK; satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Willingness to work waking night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota.
Up-to-date training or willingness to complete training in First Aid, Medication, Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding.
What we offer
Competitive hourly rate with enhanced pay for nights/weekends/bank holidays.
Paid training, induction, and ongoing professional development.
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
Pension scheme and holiday entitlement (pro rata).
Supportive, values-driven team and clear progression pathways.
If this sounds like a role you are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch or apply today!
Screening Questions
- Do you have experience in a similar role?
- Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
- Do you hold, or are working towards an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care?
- Do you hold a full, valid driving license
- What times and days are you available to work?
- Please describe your secondary and further education, listing establishments and dates
- Please note any other training or qualifications you feel may be relevant
- Can you confirm that your CV is up to date, and includes any gaps in employments?
- How did you learn of this vacancy?
- I declare that the information I have given on this form is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any mis-statement will invalidate my application and may lead to dismissal. I consent to my doctor being contacted for information relevant to this application and agree to undergo a medical examination, if required. I understand that an offer of employment is subject to my application details proving correct, my references proving satisfactory to the Company and my Criminal Record Disclosure proving satisfactory to the Company.