Night Support Worker

Tshealthcare; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wolverhampton seeks a Night Care Assistant to conduct welfare checks and assist residents during the night. Responsibilities include medication administration, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have prior care experience and be able to work night shifts. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a care environment.
• Ability to work night shifts (10 PM – 7 AM).
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular welfare checks throughout the night.
• Attend promptly to calls for assistance.
• Create a peaceful and safe overnight atmosphere.
• Administer or prompt night-time medication.
• Maintain accurate logs of incidents and care given.
• Act calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Perform light cleaning tasks.
• Report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Provide detailed handovers to day staff.
• Follow health and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Overnight Monitoring: Conduct regular welfare checks throughout the night; monitor the safety, wellbeing, and environment of residents/clients.
• Responding to Needs: Attend promptly to calls for assistance (e.g., toileting, mobility support, reassurance); provide personal care as needed during the night.
• Maintaining a Calm Environment: Create a peaceful, safe, and respectful overnight atmosphere; support individuals experiencing anxiety, confusion, or restlessness.
• Medication Administration: Administer or prompt night-time medication according to care plans (if trained); record medication administration accurately.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of incidents, care given, and observations during the shift; complete handover notes for day staff.
• Emergency Response: Act calmly and effectively in emergencies (falls, illness, fire alarms, etc.); follow protocols and contact emergency services or on-call managers when necessary.
• Household Duties: Perform light cleaning tasks (e.g., sanitizing communal areas, laundry); ensure the environment remains tidy and hazard-free overnight.
• Safeguarding and Confidentiality: Be alert to safeguarding concerns and report appropriately; maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Communication and Handover: Provide detailed handovers to day staff at shift change; communicate any concerns or changes in condition effectively.
• Adherence to Policies: Follow the organisation’s care standards, health and safety rules, and night-time protocols.

Qualification Requirements

• Prior experience in a care environment
• Ability to work night shifts (10 PM – 7 AM)
• Excellent communication and observation skills
• Enhanced DBS check required

Shift Pattern

Day/Night

Contract Type

Temporary

How To Apply

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