Rapid Responder (Night Sitting Service)
| Company: | Home Support Matters |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.94 - £17.06 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | NR19 1AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Rapid Responder (Night Sitting Service)
Deployed Across Norfolk
Friday & Saturday Night Shifts Available (21:00 – 07:00)
Cover Work Also Available
Pay Rate:
£13.94ph (weekday), £17.06ph (weekend)
Make a Difference When It Matters Most
Home Support Matters is looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced
Rapid Responder
to join our dedicated team covering
Dereham and surrounding areas
. This rewarding role helps vulnerable people remain safe and independent in their own homes, reducing the need for hospital or care home admissions.
As a Rapid Responder,
you'll
be on call from home and deployed by Norfolk's Emergency Duty Team (EDT) to provide overnight support to individuals in need across Norfolk.
What You'll Be Doing
Responding to emergency referrals received through the Emergency Duty Team.
Travelling to individuals' homes to provide overnight support.
Remaining
awake throughout the night to
observe
, monitor, and offer reassurance.
Providing a responsive, person-centred service tailored to individual needs.
Completing
accurate
visit records using our thermal printer system.
Reporting any concerns, risks, or safeguarding issues to the
appropriate teams
and organisations.
Helping people stay safe, comfortable, and independent within their own homes.
We're
Looking
For
Someone Who Is:
✅
Caring and empathetic
✅
Reliable and trustworthy
✅
Calm under pressure
✅
Motivated and proactive
✅
An excellent communicator
✅
Flexible and able to travel across Norfolk when
required
Essential Requirements
Previous
experience working within the care sector.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Positive attitude and strong customer focus.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality care.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
• Flexible Working Options
Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – zero-hours, guaranteed hours, or block shift contracts
• Full Training & Paid Induction
• 6 days paid induction at our Beccles branch
• Shadow shifts with experienced carers
• Earn your Care Certificate & NVQs – fully funded
• Extra Perks Just for You
• Paid holiday
• Free uniform & full PPE
• Company mobile phone
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£100 – T&Cs apply)
• Blue Light Card – enjoy discounts for you & your family
• Your Care GP Online Services
• 24/7 support via Norfolk Support Line
• Access to workplace mental health first aiders
PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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