Night Support Worker

Harley House Supported Living - Clacton-On-Sea; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.00 per hour

Overtime available

Up to £34,000 annual earning potential

Full training provided (including PBS)

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Harley House Supported Living - Clacton-On-Sea is seeking Female Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a supported living environment. The role involves hands-on support, daily living activities, personal care, and community access, with night shifts from 8pm to 8am.

We offer £14.00 per hour, overtime, and the potential to earn up to £34,000 annually. Full training (PBS and mandatory care training), career progression, Refer a Friend scheme, and Long Service Awards are

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker / Care Assistant.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Understanding of safeguarding, mental health, autism, learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, compassionate and proactive.
• Flexible to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, bathing, toileting).
• Support with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping).
• Assist with medication administration.
• Promote independent living and life skills development.
• Support access to community activities, appointments, and social inclusion.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Record and report incidents, behaviours, and progress notes.
• Work as part of a team, attending handovers and meetings.

Skills

Care experience

PBS knowledge

Safeguarding & MH

Communication & teamwork

Reliable & compassionate

Flexible shifts

Boundaries & confidentiality

Job description

Female Support Worker

Location: Clacton-On-Sea
£14.00 per hour | Up to £34,000 per year + Overtime
Full-time / Permanent / Night shift: 8pm-8am

About the Role

We are recruiting Female Support Workers / Female Care Assistants (which is a genuine occupational requirement due to the needs of the person we support) to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in a supported living environment.

This role involves hands-on support, promoting independence, dignity, and choice while supporting people with daily living activities, personal care, and community access.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, bathing, toileting)
• Support with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping)
• Assist with medication administration
• Promote independent living and life skills development
• Support access to community activities, appointments, and social inclusion
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
• Record and report incidents, behaviours, and progress notes
• Work as part of a team, attending handovers and meetings

Skills & Experience

• Support Worker / Care Assistant experience
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Understanding of safeguarding, mental health, autism, learning disabilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, compassionate, and proactive
• Flexible to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
• Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Overtime available
• Up to £34,000 annual earning potential
• Full training provided (including PBS and mandatory care training)
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Long Service Awards

Why Join Us?

Join a supportive team delivering high-quality care where you can build a rewarding career in health and social care, making a real difference in people’s lives every day.