Female Wake Night Carer – Hangleton (10pm–8am)

Holland & Barrett; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care provider in Brighton is looking for a Female Wake Night Carer to provide essential nighttime support for a client with dementia. This role involves compassionate monitoring, following care plans, and maintaining the client’s dignity. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check. They offer paid training, a free bus pass, and flexibility in working hours. Ideal for caring and reliable individuals passionate about their work.

Benefits

Paid training

Free bus pass

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• Female-only requirement for intimate personal care due to Equality Act 2010.
• Must have a right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate night support and reassurance.
• Follow care plans and risk assessments.
• Support with personal care while maintaining dignity.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Professional communication

Job description

Female Wake Night Carer – Hangleton (10pm–8am)

Location: East Sussex Office - Brighton

Contract Type: Part-Time hours, Zero-hours contract

Contract Type: Full-Time hours, Guaranteed hours contract, Part-Time hours, Zero-hours contract

Specific Hours: Typically 7:00am – 2:30pm or 2:30pm – 10:00pm

Contract Type: Guaranteed hours contract, Full-Time hours, Part-Time hours

Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 10:00pm – 8:00am (wake nights)
Location: Hangleton
Contract: Part-time (urgent need to cover upcoming MAT leave)

Role overview
Support a client with dementia during wake night shifts. The client will be in bed; your presence provides reassurance and gives the husband essential respite. You’ll monitor wellbeing, support continence care as needed, follow the care plan, record observations, and elevate any concerns.

What you’ll do

• Provide compassionate night support and reassurance
• Follow care plans and risk assessments (dementia awareness)
• Support with personal care where required, maintaining dignity
• Accurate record‑keeping via our electronic care app
• Safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working and escalation

Requirements

• Female‑only: genuine occupational requirement due to intimate personal care and client dignity (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)
• Caring, reliable, professional communicator
• Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship)
• Enhanced DBS (we guide you through)
• Drivers and non‑drivers welcome; most routes are walking. Free bus pass or 40p/mile mileage.
• Paid training, PPE, and ongoing support
• Same hours each working day encouraged for continuity

Flexible applications
If the advertised pattern doesn’t suit, please still apply—we can often accommodate other flexibility and would be happy to discuss your availability.

About All Care East Sussex
Award-winning home care across Brighton, Hove and surrounds. Recognitions include: Registered Manager of the Year (South East, 2023), Registered Manager of the Year (National, 2024), Care Newcomer of the Year (2025), Highly Commended Workforce Developer of the Year (2024), Highly Commended Homecare Care Coordinator (2024). We value dignity, independence and continuity of care, and we invest in our teams with training and support.
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