We're looking for a compassionate, reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly team at Mary Rush Care! Your main responsibility will be to provide safe, person-centred support overnight for adults with care and support needs. You'll be awake and alert throughout the night, ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of the people we support, and responding promptly to any needs that arise.

Key responsibilities

- Provide attentive overnight support, including wellbeing checks, reassurance, and assistance with personal care in line with individual care plans.
- Monitor and record observations accurately (sleep patterns, incidents, health concerns), escalating any risks or changes as required.
- Administer and record medication in accordance with policies and training (where applicable).
- Maintain a safe, calm environment: conduct regular health and safety checks, follow safeguarding procedures, and manage incidents professionally.
- Support with bedtime and morning routines, including personal care, mobility, hydration, and nutrition.
- Communicate effectively with day staff through clear handovers and accurate documentation.
- Uphold privacy, dignity, choice, and independence at all times, promoting a person-led approach.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained.
- Follow organizational policies, care plans, risk assessments, and regulatory standards.

About You

- Empathetic, patient, and dependable,



with a calm approach to unexpected situations.
- Able to remain awake and focused for the full shift and conduct regular checks.
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills with valuable attention to detail.
- Comfortable with personal care and supporting people with varying needs (e.g., learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, dementia), depending on service.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and skilled boundaries.
- Team player who can also work independently and make sound judgments overnight.

Requirements

- Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards) is an advantage.
- Right to work in the UK; satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
- Willingness to work waking night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota.
- Up-to-date training or willingness to complete training in First Aid, Medication, Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding.

What we offer

- Competitive hourly rate with enhanced pay for nights/weekends/bank holidays.
- Paid training, induction, and ongoing professional development.
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Pension scheme and holiday entitlement (pro rata).
- Supportive, values-driven team and clear progression pathways.

If this sounds like a role you are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch or apply today!

📌 Waking Night Support Worker - Residential Care (Shimla)
🏢 Mary Rush Care
📍 Shimla