Waking Night Support Worker


Company:	Stradey Park Care Homes Ltd
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Llanelli, SA15 3DP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to remain awake and alert throughout the night, providing high-quality care and support to our residents. You will carry out welfare checks, respond to residents' needs as they arise, and help ensure the home runs safely and smoothly overnight, working under the guidance of the Registered Manager and handing over clearly to the day team each morning.

Key Responsibilities

• Remain awake and vigilant throughout the shift, carrying out regular welfare checks on residents.

• Provide personal care overnight — including assisting with toileting, repositioning, and settling residents — with dignity and respect.

• Administer medication in line with residents' care plans and the home's medicines policy.

• Respond promptly and calmly to residents' needs, or to any emergencies, during the night.

• Maintain accurate overnight records and provide a clear handover to day staff.

• Carry out light household duties (e.g. laundry, tidying communal areas) during quieter periods.

• Help ensure the safety and security of the building overnight, including fire safety checks.

• Offer reassurance and support to residents who wake or become unsettled.

• Undertake ongoing training relevant to the role and support new staff as needed.

• Promote the independence, choice, dignity and respect of all residents at all times.

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