MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Care & Support
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Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and assistance at night
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Assist residents who wake, need reassurance, or require help moving/turning in bed
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Monitor residents’ wellbeing — observe, report and record any changes in condition, behaviour or mood
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Support with fluid intake, medication prompts and comfort measures as per care plans
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Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and independence at all times
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Follow individual care plans and risk assessments — adjust support as agreed
Safety & Environment
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Conduct regular, recorded night-time checks / patrols of all rooms and communal areas
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Respond promptly to nurse call bells — within agreed response times
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Ensure all doors, windows and fire exits are secure; follow fire safety procedures
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Report and record maintenance issues, hazards or equipment faults immediately
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Keep the home clean, tidy and safe — dispose of waste, handle laundry
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Follow all infection prevention and control procedures
Documentation & Communication
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Complete accurate, legible records: handover notes, daily logs, accident/incident forms
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Update care plans and report changes to the day team at handover
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Notify the on-call manager or GP urgently if a resident’s condition deteriorates
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Share relevant information with family members as directed
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Attend handover meetings and keep the team fully informed
Compliance & Standards
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Work in line with CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014, GDPR and our home policies
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Complete all mandatory training and keep skills up to date
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Promote equality, diversity and inclusion — treat everyone with respect
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Maintain confidentiality at all times
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Follow safeguarding procedures — recognise and report concerns promptly
🧑💼 PERSON SPECIFICATION
EssentialDesirableExperience in care or personal caring role Care Certificate completed Reliable — able to work night shifts consistentlyPrevious night care experienceKind, patient and empathetic natureNVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social CareGood communication — spoken & written English Dementia awareness trainingPhysically fit — able to stand, walk, bend and assist with mobility Manual handling / moving & handling certificateTrustworthy and honest — will undergo DBS check Knowledge of MCA / DoLS Able to work independently and stay alert at night Own transport / local area knowledgeUnderstanding of confidentiality and professionalism Experience in a care home setting
⏰ SHIFT PATTERN