Sleep in Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £86.63 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | CO11 2NJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Villages Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in various care settings and possess the necessary skills to manage diverse needs.
This is a sleep in role with the requirement to be awake from 8pm to 10pm and 7am to 8am. There is an expectation to support during the night if required.
Responsibilities
Socialise with our tenants during the early part of the evening
Support tenants with any food preparation i.e. supper
To support tenants during the night in the event of an emergency
Use of digital care planning to include notes and care support records
Support administration of medication
Prompt/undertake personal hygiene needs i.e. showing, bathing, shaving, use of continence products including hands on support
Prompt/support with dressing/undressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance
Experience
Previous experience in supported living environments is desirable.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential.
A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others is crucial for success in this role.
Current Care Certificate
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with the ability to work week nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Full job description available.
Please note that this role requires applicants to have completed the Care Certificate and be able to provide evidence.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants should note that initial working requirement will be for days to accommodate training, competencies, shadowing and observations. Night working will commence when deemed competent and able to lone work.
Commitment of a minimum of 24 hours is required.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
An enhanced DBS check will be a requirement for this role.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.
Acorn Villages Limited is committed to ensuring that all members of staff and job applicants receive equal treatment, regardless of their Protected Characteristics; namely age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
This is a sleep in role with the requirement to be awake from 8pm to 10pm and 7am to 8am. There is an expectation to support during the night if required.
Responsibilities
Socialise with our tenants during the early part of the evening
Support tenants with any food preparation i.e. supper
To support tenants during the night in the event of an emergency
Use of digital care planning to include notes and care support records
Support administration of medication
Prompt/undertake personal hygiene needs i.e. showing, bathing, shaving, use of continence products including hands on support
Prompt/support with dressing/undressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance
Experience
Previous experience in supported living environments is desirable.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential.
A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others is crucial for success in this role.
Current Care Certificate
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with the ability to work week nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Full job description available.
Please note that this role requires applicants to have completed the Care Certificate and be able to provide evidence.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants should note that initial working requirement will be for days to accommodate training, competencies, shadowing and observations. Night working will commence when deemed competent and able to lone work.
Commitment of a minimum of 24 hours is required.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
An enhanced DBS check will be a requirement for this role.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.
Acorn Villages Limited is committed to ensuring that all members of staff and job applicants receive equal treatment, regardless of their Protected Characteristics; namely age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent