Night Worker

Pay range £14.50 an hour Borough Covering all our West London boroughs Hours / shift pattern Full time, 3 waking nights a week, 8pm to 8am Contract type Full time, with a 5-month probation period Closing date 31 October 2026

About the role

We are looking for a responsible and watchful Night Worker to support the safety and wellbeing of adults in our supported living homes overnight. This role is essential in keeping a calm, secure environment at night, particularly for people with mental health needs.

Reports to: Service Manager / On-Call Manager.

Key responsibilities

1. Observation and monitoring

• Monitor the building by CCTV to keep the people we support and the building safe during the night.
• Carry out regular visual checks and report any unusual or suspicious activity.

2. Responding to incidents

• Wake the sleep-in staff if there is an incident or someone is in distress (where applicable).
• Where no sleep-in staff are present, contact the On-Call Manager for advice, support, or to escape concerns.
• Contact emergency services (for example police or ambulance) when needed, following the correct procedures.

3. Communication and record keeping

• Receive a clear handover at the start of each shift.
• Give a full handover at the end of each shift.
• Record all relevant observations, activity and incidents in detailed nightly logs.
• Complete incident reports accurately and in line with our policy.

4. Following our policies

• Follow all our policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety and confidentiality.
• Keep emergency exits clear, and fully understand and follow fire safety procedures.

Person specification

• Experience in a care or supported living setting (mental health experience is desirable).
• Able to stay calm under pressure and respond well in emergencies.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Able to follow procedures and escape concerns when needed.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work on your own.
• Understanding of mental health conditions and experience supporting adults who may be vulnerable.
• First Aid and/or Health and Safety training.
• Experience using CCTV systems.

Additional information

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Full induction and training will be provided.

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