Night sitter
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £14 per fortnight |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southport, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Collinson Cares |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job nov 25 |
Summary
Job Advert – Night Sitter (Domiciliary Care)
Employer: Collinson Cares (2021) Ltd
Job Title: Night Sitter / Waking Night Carer
Location: Southport, Formby, Ainsdale & surrounding areas
Hours: Night shifts – typically 10pm–7am (varied rota)
Job Type: Permanent / Part-time / Bank
Job Description
We are looking for caring, reliable Night Sitters to support vulnerable adults in their own homes overnight. You will stay awake throughout the shift and provide comfort, safety, and monitoring while the client sleeps. This role involves supporting people living with dementia, mobility issues, palliative needs, or long-term health conditions.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is calm, patient, and able to work independently.
Main Duties
Keeping the client safe and comfortable through the night
Completing regular welfare checks (usually hourly)
Supporting with personal care, continence care or repositioning (if required)
Monitoring breathing, pain, sleep patterns, and any changes in condition
Following the client’s care plan
Recording tasks and observations in real time
Using PPE and maintaining infection control
Communicating any concerns to the on-call manager
Remaining awake and alert for the entire shift
Requirements
Essential:
Caring and compassionate nature
Reliable and able to work alone
Good communication skills
Right to work in the UK
Willing to complete mandatory training (provided)
Desirable:
Experience in home care or care homes
Experience with dementia or palliative care
Ability to work additional shifts if needed
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay
Full training and paid shadow shifts
Supportive on-call management team
Flexible shift patterns
Opportunities for progression into complex care roles
Mileage paid (if using own vehicle)
Employer: Collinson Cares (2021) Ltd
Job Title: Night Sitter / Waking Night Carer
Location: Southport, Formby, Ainsdale & surrounding areas
Hours: Night shifts – typically 10pm–7am (varied rota)
Job Type: Permanent / Part-time / Bank
Job Description
We are looking for caring, reliable Night Sitters to support vulnerable adults in their own homes overnight. You will stay awake throughout the shift and provide comfort, safety, and monitoring while the client sleeps. This role involves supporting people living with dementia, mobility issues, palliative needs, or long-term health conditions.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is calm, patient, and able to work independently.
Main Duties
Keeping the client safe and comfortable through the night
Completing regular welfare checks (usually hourly)
Supporting with personal care, continence care or repositioning (if required)
Monitoring breathing, pain, sleep patterns, and any changes in condition
Following the client’s care plan
Recording tasks and observations in real time
Using PPE and maintaining infection control
Communicating any concerns to the on-call manager
Remaining awake and alert for the entire shift
Requirements
Essential:
Caring and compassionate nature
Reliable and able to work alone
Good communication skills
Right to work in the UK
Willing to complete mandatory training (provided)
Desirable:
Experience in home care or care homes
Experience with dementia or palliative care
Ability to work additional shifts if needed
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay
Full training and paid shadow shifts
Supportive on-call management team
Flexible shift patterns
Opportunities for progression into complex care roles
Mileage paid (if using own vehicle)