Night Support Worker (Burnrigg Court, Carlisle) CMB2763e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Burnrigg Court in Carlisle is seeking a Night Support Worker to join a caring team providing night-time care to older residents. You will work a rota that includes alternate weekends and bank holidays, supported by a large organisation that invests in its people.

The role involves personal care, assisting with medication, and offering companionship, with a DBS check required. If you are friendly and compassionate, apply online and our recruitment team will contact you to help find the right fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older adults is beneficial.
• Willingness to work night shifts and alternate weekends/bank holidays.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Offer reassurance and companionship to residents.
• Promote wellbeing and independence during night hours.

Job description

If you're someone who finds purpose in helping others, we'd love you to join us as a Night Support Worker at Burnrigg Court, Carlisle. We have the following roles available 28.5 hours, 29.25 hours and 29.125 hours, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.91 per hour with £15 sessional payment.

At Burnrigg, you'll be part of a caring, dedicated team supporting older adults to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity through the night. Our residential home is warm, welcoming and centred around helping residents stay healthy, emotionally supported, and as independent as possible.

As a Night Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant), you'll get to know each person as an individual. Your work may involve providing personal care, assisting with medication, offering reassurance and companionship, and promoting wellbeing. What matters most is having the right values - kindness, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference. If you already have experience, this could be a great step forward in your care career, with plenty of opportunity to grow and develop your skills.

Burnrigg offers 24-hour care, so you'll be working night shifts as part of a rota that includes alternate weekends and bank holidays. In return, you'll be joining a supportive team within a large organisation that invests in its people and helps them succeed.

If you're friendly, compassionate and ready to make a real difference during the night hours, we'd love to hear from you. Simply complete our online application form and our recruitment team will get in touch to help you find the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you!

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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