Female Night Care and Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

The Female Night Care and Support Worker will play a key role within Jewish Cares Retirement Living Service at Pears Court, supporting tenants to live independently while ensuring their safety, dignity, wellbeing, and sense of connection throughout the night. Working an average of 35 hours per week across a two-week rolling rota, with night shifts from 9pm to 7am, the postholder will provide person-centred care and practical support to tenants in their own homes. The role involves supporting personal care and daily living, promoting independence and choice, building trusted relationships, responding to wellbeing needs, and maintaining accurate care records. The postholder will also work with colleagues and health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support and help create a safe, welcoming community. Experience in care is helpful but not essential, with full training provided.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable Female Night Care and Support Worker to join our Retirement Living Service at Pears Court. Working nights on a two-week rolling rota, you will support tenants in their own homes, helping them remain independent, safe and connected to their community. You will provide personal care and practical support, build meaningful relationships, respond to individual needs and promote dignity, choice and wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people. Experience in care is helpful but not essential, as full training and ongoing development will be provided.

Job description

We are seeking a Night Care and Support Worker for our Pears Court Retirement Living Service.

At Jewish Care, we support people to live independently, with dignity and connection at the heart of everything we do. Our Retirement Living services offer a vibrant, supportive community where tenants can enjoy their independence, knowing care and support are there when needed.

This role is based on an average of 35 hours per week, worked across a two-week rolling rota. Night shifts run from 9:00pm to 7:00am.

The shift pattern is as follows:

Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be female.

About the role This isnt a typical care role.

As a Care & Support Worker, youll support tenants living in their own flatshelping them stay independent, connected, and in control of their lives. From practical support to companionship, youll build meaningful relationships and play a key role in creating a strong community.

What youll be doing

• Supporting tenants with personal care and daily living
• Promoting independence, choice, and dignity
• Building trusted relationships with tenants and their families
• Supporting wellbeing through social activities and community engagement
• Working with health and social care professionals to provide joined-up support
• Keeping accurate records and using care planning systems

What were looking for

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful
• A great communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs, including dementia
• Willing to learn and develop

Experience in care is helpful but not essentialwe provide full training.

What makes this role different

• Youll support people in their own homes, not a care home setting
• A strong focus on independence and choice
• A real sense of community and connection
• Opportunities to build long-term, meaningful relationships

What youll get in return

• Full training and ongoing development
• A supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities to progress within health and social care
• A role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Why this role matters For many of our tenants, youre the person who helps them stay independent, feel safe, and remain connected to their community. Your support helps them continue living life on their terms.

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives