Most night shifts in care feel isolating and thankless, but this one isn't. You'll work 9pm to 8:30am supporting up to 12 people with acquired brain injuries in a home where your presence genuinely changes lives, and where the team and training actually back you up
Picture yourself arriving at 9pm knowing exactly what matters tonight: helping people who've survived serious brain injury rebuild their confidence and independence. You're not just supervising sleep; you're the steady presence who prompts someone to manage their own routine, who sits with them through a difficult evening, who notices the small wins and celebrates them. The people here have complex needs, but they also have dreams, interests and the capacity to grow, and you help unlock that
The home supports up to 12 residents with tailored care plans, which means you're not stretched impossibly thin trying to remember everyone's story. You'll work alongside colleagues who actually know what they're doing, in a service run by a provider that invests in proper training. That comprehensive induction isn't a box-ticking exercise; it sets you up to do the job well from day one
Five and a half weeks of annual leave (including eight public holidays), a Real Living Wage that reflects your skill, and support for professional growth through QCF qualifications mean this feels like a genuine career, not just a shift pattern. The provider funds your Enhanced DBS, offers an Employee Assistance Programme if you need to talk to someone confidential, and a Circle wellbeing hub packed with practical support. Plus, long service awards, pension contributions of up to 3%, and a Blue Light Card that saves you money every single day
What you will be doing
- Provide day-to-day support and routine care to residents during overnight hours, keeping them safe, supported and comfortable
- Prompt and encourage independence in personal care, domestic tasks and daily living skills, helping residents achieve what matters to them
- Support health care needs, including administering medication and assisting with appointments as required
- Teach and reinforce life skills such as budgeting, paying bills and shopping, working at each person's pace
- Offer emotional and physical support through the night, using guidance and encouragement to help residents manage challenges
Why you will love working here
- Real Living Wage of £14.05 to £14.75 per hour, depending on your experience and qualifications, with transparent pay scales that recognise your growth
- Five and a half weeks of annual leave including eight public holidays, so you get genuine time to rest and live your life
- Fully-funded Enhanced DBS check and a comprehensive paid induction to set you up for success from day one
- Professional development through QCF qualifications, Employee Assistance Programme, Circle wellbeing hub, pension contributions up to 3%, Blue Light Card discounts, cycle to work scheme, and long service awards that say thank you for your loyalty
- The chance to refer talented people and earn a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete probation, sharing the reward for building a stronger team
Is this you?
- You're over 18 and genuinely drawn to supporting people with complex needs, especially acquired brain injuries
- You can commit to 35 hours per week on a waking night rota (9pm to 8:30am), turning up reliably and on time
- You're calm under pressure, patient with people who may be frustrated or struggling, and able to keep detailed notes on what you observe
- You want to learn, grow and develop real skills in this field; you're not looking for a dead-end job
- You're able to get an Enhanced DBS check and happy to work in a regulated, accountable environment that puts safeguarding first
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.