Senior Night Support Worker

Senior Support Worker – Nights Location: Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour PAYE | £18.43 per hour Umbrella Contract: Temporary to Permanent – initially until the end of January 2027 Shift Pattern: Nights, 8:00pm–8:00am Working Pattern: Four-week rolling rota, including some weekends DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS covering the Adult Workforce The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join the night team at a residential home providing care and support for 30 people. This is a supervisory position in which you will oversee and support the night team, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care throughout the night. You will lead by example, support colleagues in delivering consistently high standards and help maintain a positive and respectful environment within the home. We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and motivated individual who can communicate effectively, make informed decisions and inspire confidence within their team. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and support the night team throughout each shift. * Lead by example and promote high standards of person-centred care and support. * Allocate duties and ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively. * Support residents with their individual care needs while maintaining their dignity, independence and choices. * Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and changes in residents’ needs. * Make informed decisions and escalate safeguarding, health or operational concerns where necessary. * Ensure care plans, daily records, handover notes and incident reports are completed accurately. * Provide clear and effective handovers to the incoming team. * Support the safe administration and recording of medication in accordance with agreed procedures. * Monitor residents’ wellbeing throughout the night and take appropriate action where concerns arise. * Promote effective communication and collaborative working across the team. * Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and confidentiality procedures are followed. * Help create a calm, supportive and positive environment for residents and colleagues. * Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service. About You * Previous experience working in a senior care or support role within a residential, social care or similar setting. * Experience supervising, leading or supporting a team. * A good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding adults. * Able to remain calm and make appropriate decisions during challenging situations. * Confident completing care records, reports and shift handovers. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals. * Willing and able to work night shifts on a four-week rolling rota, including some weekends. * An Enhanced DBS covering the Adult Workforce will be required. Personal Qualities * Approachable, supportive and compassionate. * Confident and dependable. * Positive, proactive and motivated. * Calm and professional under pressure. * Respectful of residents’ dignity, choices and independence. * Committed to delivering high-quality care. * Able to inspire and motivate others. SEO Keywords: Senior Support Worker – Night Support Worker – Senior Care Worker – Senior Residential Support Worker – Night Care Worker – Night Shift Support Worker – Senior Carer – Care Team Leader – Night Team Leader – Residential Care Worker – Adult Social Care – Person-Centred Care – Residential Home Jobs – Care Supervisor – Support Worker Jobs – Senior Support Worker Jobs – Social Care Jobs – Council Care Jobs – Bath and North East Somerset Council Jobs – B&NES Jobs – BA3 Jobs – Radstock Jobs – Somerset Care Jobs – Temporary Care Jobs – Temp to Perm Care Jobs – Enhanced DBS Jobs