Care Worker - Waking Night Shift

Aston House; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run mental health care home in Hereford is seeking waking night care workers to join its dedicated team. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, responding to resident calls, and completing necessary documentation. The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and opportunities for paid training and development.

Benefits

Free meals while on shift

Flexible hours

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• A caring, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Willingness to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly building checks to ensure safety and security.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and provide support.
• Complete documentation on interactions, incidents, and checks.

Skills

Caring attitude

Strong spoken and written English

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 2/3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Aston House is a small, family-run mental health care home in Herefordshire. We are currently looking for waking night care workers to join our dedicated and growing team. We’re committed to helping our staff grow and you’ll have access to paid training opportunities, including ongoing development support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly building checks to ensure safety and security
• Respond promptly to resident calls and provide practical or emotional support
• Communicate clearly during handovers to keep staff informed
• Carry out light cleaning and prep communal areas for the next day
• Assist with basic food prep for breakfast or day staff
• Complete documentation on interactions, incidents, and checks

Qualifications

• A caring, reliable, and professional attitude
• Strong spoken and written English
• Willingness to work as part of a supportive, close-knit team
• Ability to work independently during night hours
• Level 2/3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care is preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• Free meals while on shift
• Flexible hours (full-time, part-time, and nights)
• Free parking
• Casual dress to keep our home comfortable and relaxed
• Comprehensive induction & Skills for Care - Care Certificate
• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme, Referrals Bonus and Training Bonus

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!