Positive Impact Care Group is looking for caring, reliable and committed Female Waking Night Support Workers to join our team.
This is an important role supporting individuals throughout the night to remain safe, comfortable and well supported within their own environment.
We are looking for people who genuinely care about delivering high-quality, person-centred support and who understand that night support is about much more than simply being present. You will need to remain awake, alert and responsive throughout the full shift, providing reassurance and practical support whenever required.
About the Role
As a Female Waking Night Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support in accordance with each individual's care and support plan.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Remaining awake and alert throughout the entire night shift
- Carrying out regular welfare and safety checks
- Supporting individuals with their personal care needs
- Providing reassurance and emotional support during the night
- Supporting with continence care and repositioning where required
- Administering or supporting with medication in accordance with care plans, training and company procedures
- Responding appropriately if an individual becomes distressed, unwell or requires additional support
- Monitoring and reporting changes in an individual's health, presentation or behaviour
- Maintaining accurate and timely care records
- Completing required household and night-time duties without disrupting the people we support
- Following individual risk assessments, behaviour support strategies and care plans
- Safeguarding the people we support and promptly reporting any concerns
- Providing a clear and accurate handover to the incoming day team
- Working professionally with colleagues, families and other professionals
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Kind, compassionate and respectful
- Reliable and punctual
- Calm and confident when working during the night
- Able to remain awake and attentive throughout a waking-night shift
- Patient and able to respond appropriately to challenging situations
- Committed to promoting dignity, independence, choice and respect
- Able to follow detailed care plans and risk assessments
- A good communicator
- Able to maintain accurate written records
- Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek additional support
- Committed to safeguarding and delivering high standards of care
Previous experience in health and social care is beneficial, although the right values, attitude and commitment are equally important.
What We Expect
At Positive Impact Care Group, the people we support come first.
You will be expected to provide support that is safe, respectful, person-centred and consistent. You must maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality and treat every individual with dignity.
Night staff play a particularly important role in maintaining continuity of care. We therefore need team members who can be trusted to remain attentive throughout their shift, follow agreed procedures and accurately document the support provided.
Training and Development
Successful applicants will receive appropriate induction and training for their role.
You will be expected to complete all mandatory training and any additional training relevant to the needs of the individuals you support.
We are committed to maintaining high standards and supporting staff to develop their knowledge, confidence and competence.
Safeguarding
Positive Impact Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support.
Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Right to Work checks
- Employment history checks
- Satisfactory references
- Verification of relevant qualifications or training where applicable
Female Applicants
This position is for female applicants due to the personal care and support requirements of the individuals receiving the service.
Where applicable to the specific placement and duties, this requirement will be applied in accordance with the occupational requirement provisions of the Equality Act 2010.
Why Join Positive Impact Care Group?
You will be joining an organisation focused on providing meaningful, person-centred support and making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
If you are compassionate, dependable and committed to providing excellent care throughout the night, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Today
If you believe you have the right values and commitment to become a Female Waking Night Support Worker with Positive Impact Care Group, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £13.55-£15.08 per hour
Work Location: In person
