Waking Night Care Assistant - Quick Start
2/27/2026
The primary responsibilities involve remaining awake throughout the shift to ensure client safety, reassurance, and dignity, which includes supporting safe mobilization, assisting with toileting and personal care overnight. The role also requires providing emotional guidance and maintaining accurate care documentation within a structured environment.
Working Hours
36 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Company Description
Waking Night Support Worker – Quick start needed
📍 Marlborough
💷 £12.70 per hour
🕒 24 or 36 contracted hours per week (Live-out)
🌙 10 hour waking night shifts, 10.00pm - 8.00am (including alternate weekends)
🚗 Driver essential
A Role for a Skilled and Compassionate Night Professional
We are seeking an experienced Waking Night Support Worker who takes pride in delivering calm, attentive and person-centred care.
Working as part of a structured and professionally managed care environment, you will remain awake throughout your shift, ensuring safety, reassurance and dignity for the client. You will work alongside a Live-in Care Assistant within an established care package, offering stability and continuity.
This role suits someone confident, emotionally intelligent and comfortable supporting individuals who may experience confusion during the night.
What We Offer
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, pro rata)
Workplace pension
Free DBS
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and supportive supervision
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Supporting safe mobilisation overnight
Assisting with toileting and personal care
Providing reassurance and emotional guidance
Maintaining accurate care documentation
Supporting a safe, calm and well-maintained environment
Some nights will be quiet. Others will require patience and sound judgement. Your steady presence will make all the difference.
Qualifications
About You
Minimum 1 year care experience in elderly care advantageous
Calm, observant and professional approach
Strong communication skills
Reliable and team-focused
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS required. DBS on the Update Service advantageous for a quicker start.
Additional Information
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and operate in line with standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Safer recruitment principles apply. Enhanced DBS, references and right to work verification are required.
We are looking to appoint promptly and will review applications as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.
If you are an experienced night carer seeking a stable, respectful and well-managed environment, we would welcome your application. Click apply today and one of our team will be in touch as soon as possible to talk you through the next steps.
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