Residential Support Worker (Nights)

Affinity Care Recruitment; Dereham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Affinity Care Recruitment as a Night Residential Support Worker in Dereham, where you will support residents with learning disabilities during the night. This role involves ensuring safety and comfort, documenting observations, and collaborating with the day team. With flexible shift patterns, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Additional pay for Shift Leaders (with Level 3 NVQ)

Health insurance through Simply Health

Length of service awards

Full training and career development support

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Reliable, empathetic, and observant individual.
• Ability to respond appropriately during night-time situations.
• Willingness to work rotating night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and supported during night hours.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents' health, mood, or behavior.
• Assist with preparing the home for the following day.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

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25.06.2025

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Job Title: Night Residential Support Worker
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Hours: Night shifts on a rotating basis (19:00 07:00 / 20:00 08:00 / 22:00 07:00) FT & PT hours offered
Salary: £12.92 - £14.21 per hour

Support Others While They Sleep Make Your Nights Count

Are you a calm, caring individual looking to make a meaningful difference during night-time hours? Join our dedicated team as a Night Residential Support Worker, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of residents with learning disabilities through the night.

About the Role

Working through the night, you will be a reassuring presence for residents, supporting them with their individual needs while ensuring the environment remains safe, secure, and settled. Whether you're carrying out routine checks, providing personal care, or documenting any changes, your role is essential to delivering consistent, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and supported during night hours

Respond to individual needs, including personal care and administering medication if required

Carry out routine health, safety, and welfare checks

Maintain a quiet, calm, and reassuring presence throughout the shift

Monitor and report any changes in residents health, mood, or behaviour

Record all activities and observations to an appropriate standard

Assist with preparing the home for the following day

Work collaboratively with the day team to ensure continuity of care

Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times

What Were Looking For

A reliable, empathetic, and observant individual

Calm under pressure and able to respond appropriately during night-time situations

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safeguarding

Flexibility to work a rotating night shift pattern

A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable

What We Offer

Additional pay for Shift Leaders (with Level 3 NVQ)

Health insurance through Simply Health (Level 2)

Length of service awards

Full training, supervision, and career development support

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Night Shift Patterns Include:

19:00 07:00

20:00 08:00

22:00 07:00
(rotating across a 7-day week)

If you're looking for a rewarding night-time role where you can make a real difference, wed love to hear from you.