Nights Care Support Worker

The Family Care Trust will provide quality, flexible services that respond to individual needs, promoting independence, dignity, and choices to maintain or improve quality of life. We strive to deliver sensitive, high\-quality services that enable independence with dignity.

About the Role

We’re looking for 2 Waking Nights Care Support Workers to join our teams in Solihull area across 2 supported living sites (Bentley Heath \& Hampton\-In\-Arden) for adults with learning and physical disabilities. You’ll provide person\-centred support through the night, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort, administering medication, keeping accurate digital records, and maintaining a calm, clean environment. Travel between these 2 sites as required to support service continuity and cover.

12 hours waking night shift patterns between 8\.00pm and 8\.00am.

Staff will be required to work some weekends \& Bank Holidays. (Higher rate of pay for these shifts).

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver respectful, person\-centred support, including dignified personal care

· Administer and record medication accurately and on time

· Keep living areas clean and tidy, and support simple food/drink preparation

· Complete clear, timely digital records (e.g., care notes, handovers)

· Follow infection\-control and public\-health guidance

· Communicate effectively with colleagues and attend briefings/meetings

· Drive service users in your own or a company vehicle when required

What You’ll Bring

· Experience providing care (formal or informal)

· Calm, compassionate approach and commitment to dignity and respect

· Basic digital literacy for accurate record\-keeping

· Flexibility to work nights and occasionally travel between local sites when needed

· Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle; business\-use insurance if claiming mileage

· Right to work in the UK; willingness to complete Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks

· Level 2/3 Health \& Social Care (or equivalent)

· Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or memory problems

· Medication administration experience

Why Join Us?

At Family Care Trust, we value compassion, creativity, and community. You’ll have the freedom to shape your area, develop new ideas, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Pay \& Benefits

· Pay: £12\.71 per hour (weekdays); 12\.50% premium for weekends/bank holidays

· Travel: £0\.55 per mile

· Pension: Automatic enrolment with employer and government contributions

· Annual Leave: 22 days \+ 8 bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 3 years)

· Life Assurance: 2x contracted salary

· Referral Bonus: Up to £750

· Free parking, tea, coffee, and milk

· DBS check paid for

· Employee Welfare Programme (including counselling)

· Staff Survey Group

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals, including children and adults at risk. All applicants must share this commitment. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Pre\-employment checks will be undertaken in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, including references, enhanced DBS clearance, and verification of employment history. scheme. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities

Statement We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence \& own car for work.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person \- Solihull \& Hampton\-In Arden areas

Pay: £12\.71\-£14\.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Solihull, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you require Sponsorship now or in the future?


• If you have been referred for this job by a member of our staff please enter their name:

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)


• Medication administration: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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