Night Support Worker (Lapstone House, Millom) CMB2642e

The Cumbria County Council; Millom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Night Support Worker at Lapstone House, Millom, to join a caring team supporting older adults through the night. This is a 0 hours casual role with a competitive hourly rate of £13.69–£13.90, offering DBS and a chance to grow within a large organisation.

You will provide personal care, assist with medications, offer companionship, and promote residents' wellbeing, dignity and safety during night shifts on a rota including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• This role requires warmth, empathy and a person-centred approach to care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and residents’ dignity.
• Ability to work night shifts and on a rota including weekends/bank holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Compassion

Person-centered care

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020301 Date posted 13/08/2026 Application closing date Blank Location MILLOM Salary £13.69 to £13.90 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual Attachments Blank

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 Lapstone House, Millom. We have a 0 hours role available, with a competitive hourly rate between £13.69 and £13.90 on a permanent basis.

At Lapstone, 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.

Lapston 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.

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.