Night sitter

Collinson Cares; Sefton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization is seeking Night Sitters to provide overnight support to vulnerable adults in their homes. Successful candidates will stay awake during shifts to offer comfort and safety while monitoring health conditions. The role requires a caring and compassionate nature, reliability, and good communication skills. Competitive hourly pay and full training will be provided, along with opportunities for career progression. This position is part-time and permanent, offering varied shift patterns.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Full training and paid shadow shifts

Flexible shift patterns

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the client safe and comfortable through the night.
• Complete regular welfare checks, usually hourly.
• Support with personal care and continence care if necessary.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Reliable and able to work alone

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Advert – Night Sitter (Domiciliary Care)

Employer: Collinson Cares (2021) Ltd

Job Title: Night Sitter / Waking Night Carer

Location: Southport, Formby, Ainsdale & surrounding areas

Hours: Night shifts – typically 10pm–7am (varied rota)

Job Type: Permanent / Part-time / Bank

We are looking for caring, reliable Night Sitters to support vulnerable adults in their own homes overnight. You will stay awake throughout the shift and provide comfort, safety, and monitoring while the client sleeps. This role involves supporting people living with dementia, mobility issues, palliative needs, or long‑term health conditions.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is calm, patient, and able to work independently.

Main Duties

• Keeping the client safe and comfortable through the night
• Completing regular welfare checks (usually hourly)
• Supporting with personal care, continence care or repositioning (if required)
• Monitoring breathing, pain, sleep patterns, and any changes in condition
• Following the client’s care plan
• Recording tasks and observations in real time
• Using PPE and maintaining infection control
• Communicating any concerns to the on‑call manager
• Remaining awake and alert for the entire shift

Requirements

Essential:

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Reliable and able to work alone
• Good communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to complete mandatory training (provided)

Desirable:

• Experience in home care or care homes
• Experience with dementia or palliative care
• Ability to work additional shifts if needed

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full training and paid shadow shifts
• Supportive on‑call management team
• Flexible shift patterns
• Opportunities for progression into complex care roles
• Mileage paid (if using own vehicle)