Support Worker

1st Homecare; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Fully funded, accredited training

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on goods and services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Refer a Friend Bonus

Recognition initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker at Longcroft Care Home to provide overnight care and reassurance. This role is 36 hours per week, paying £13.45 per hour, with a rota that includes alternate weekends. Training and development are offered to help you grow in the role.

As part of a compassionate team, you’ll deliver high-quality care, monitor wellbeing, and respond to emergencies throughout the night, ensuring residents feel safe and respected at all times.

Qualifications

• Caring, calm and compassionate nature.
• Reliable and able to work independently overnight.
• Organised and attentive to detail.
• Clear communicator with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support including personal care when required.
• Monitor wellbeing and maintain a safe, calm environment.
• Administer medication as per support plans.
• Complete regular checks and keep accurate records.
• Respond to emergencies with confidence and care.
• Support individuals to maintain independence and dignity.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Reliability

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Commitment to high-quality care

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Longcroft Care Home
Hours: 36 hours per weel
Pay: £13.45per hour

Make a Difference While the World Sleeps

Are you someone who thrives at night and wants to do meaningful work? Join Real Life Options and become part of a compassionate team supporting individuals to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in providing reassurance, safety, and support through the night, helping people feel secure and cared for when it matters most.

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and a clear career pathway.

What Your Night Will Look Like

No two nights are the same, but your role will include:

• Providing overnight support, including personal care where required
• Monitoring wellbeing and ensuring a safe, calm environment
• Administering medication in line with support plans
• Completing regular checks and accurate record-keeping
• Responding to any needs or emergencies with confidence and care
• Supporting individuals to maintain their independence and dignity

You’ll work independently during the night, with the reassurance of being part of a wider, supportive team.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re more interested in your values than your experience. If you’re someone who is:

• Caring, calm, and compassionate
• Reliable and able to work independently overnight
• Organised and attentive to detail
• A clear communicator
• Committed to delivering high-quality care

We’d love to hear from you.

You’ll work on a rota basis, including alternate weekends.

Important Information

This role is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. A PVG check is required.

Why Join Real Life Options?

We value our team as much as the people we support. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Minimum 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Fully funded, accredited training
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Plus a range of additional benefits:

• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Recognition initiatives

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Real Life Options, our values guide everything we do:
Respect Honesty Responsibility Excellence

Join a team where your work truly matters where every night, you help someone feel safe, valued, and supported.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.