Support Worker – Nights

Company: Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd
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Job Description:

Night Support Worker – Ten-Week Temp-to-Perm

Location: Clacton-on-Sea

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Nights only, 7:45pm-8:00am

Start date: As soon as possible

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting a Night Support Worker for a specialist residential care service in Clacton-on-Sea.

The service supports adults aged 46-89 with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health needs. You will initially work through Brookes HC Recruitment for ten weeks, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the service following the successful completion of the placement.

This role may suit an experienced Support Worker or somebody with a genuine understanding of care who is looking to develop their experience. Full role-specific training can be provided in-house.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing compassionate, person-centred support throughout the night
  • Assisting residents with personal care and daily living needs
  • Responding appropriately when residents require reassurance or assistance
  • Supporting residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health needs
  • Carrying out regular checks and helping maintain a safe, calm environment
  • Following individual care plans and risk assessments
  • Accurately completing daily records and providing clear handovers
  • Recognising and reporting safeguarding or wellbeing concerns
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support

To be considered, you must:

  • Have some previous care experience or a good understanding of what care work involves
  • Be compassionate, patient and respectful
  • Be comfortable providing personal care
  • Be reliable and able to remain attentive throughout long night shifts
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills
  • Be available to work night shifts from 7:45pm-8:00am
  • Already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

What’s on offer:

  • £12.71 per hour
  • 40 contracted hours per week
  • Nights-only position
  • In-house training
  • Ten-week temp-to-perm placement
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position
  • Support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process

The successful candidate will attend a one-stage interview and should be available to begin as soon as possible.

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026