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Senior Night Support Worker

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 14.59 - 18.43 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: BA3, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Senior Support Worker – Nights

Location: Bath and North East Somerset, BA3
Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour PAYE | £18.43 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary to Permanent – initially until the end of January 2027
Shift Pattern: Nights, 8:00pm–8:00am
Working Pattern: Four-week rolling rota, including some weekends
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS covering the Adult Workforce

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join the night team at a residential home providing care and support for 30 people.

This is a supervisory position in which you will oversee and support the night team, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care throughout the night. You will lead by example, support colleagues in delivering consistently high standards and help maintain a positive and respectful environment within the home.

We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and motivated individual who can communicate effectively, make informed decisions and inspire confidence within their team.

Key Responsibilities

  * Supervise and support the night team throughout each shift.

  * Lead by example and promote high standards of person-centred care and support.

  * Allocate duties and ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.

  * Support residents with their individual care needs while maintaining their dignity, independence and choices.

  * Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and changes in residents’ needs.

  * Make informed decisions and escalate safeguarding, health or operational concerns where necessary.

  * Ensure care plans, daily records, handover notes and incident reports are completed accurately.

  * Provide clear and effective handovers to the incoming team.

  * Support the safe administration and recording of medication in accordance with agreed procedures.

  * Monitor residents’ wellbeing throughout the night and take appropriate action where concerns arise.

  * Promote effective communication and collaborative working across the team.

  * Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and confidentiality procedures are followed.

  * Help create a calm, supportive and positive environment for residents and colleagues.

  * Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

About You

  * Previous experience working in a senior care or support role within a residential, social care or similar setting.

  * Experience supervising, leading or supporting a team.

  * A good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding adults.

  * Able to remain calm and make appropriate decisions during challenging situations.

  * Confident completing care records, reports and shift handovers.

  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  * Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.

  * Willing and able to work night shifts on a four-week rolling rota, including some weekends.

  * An Enhanced DBS covering the Adult Workforce will be required.

Personal Qualities

  * Approachable, supportive and compassionate.

  * Confident and dependable.

  * Positive, proactive and motivated.

  * Calm and professional under pressure.

  * Respectful of residents’ dignity, choices and independence.

  * Committed to delivering high-quality care.

  * Able to inspire and motivate others.

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