Night Care Practitioner Location Littlehampton, BN17 Position Details Role : Night Care Practitioner Setting : Residential Care Home Hours : 36 hours per week Shift Pattern : 20:00 – 08:00 (Friday, Saturday, plus one flexible night during the week) Start Date : Immediate About the Role We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Night Care Practitioner to join a residential care home team in Littlehampton. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality person-centred care and confident working night shifts independently. You will play a key role in ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the night while maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Support residents with evening and morning routines Deliver personal care with dignity and compassion Conduct regular night checks and respond promptly to resident needs Support continence care in line with care plans Monitor and accurately record any changes in residents’ wellbeing Respond efficiently to call bells and provide reassurance when required Assist with repositioning and pressure area care Maintain a calm, safe, and clean environment Complete accurate handovers and documentation Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and fire procedures Adhere to care plans and guidance from senior staff Essential Requirements Previous experience working within a care setting NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum) Comfortable working independently during night shifts Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care Reliable, professional, and compassionate approach Pay Rates (Depending on Experience & Qualifications) New to Care: £12.81 weekdays | £13.81 weekends | £14.81 overtime Less than 18 months experience: £12.92 weekdays | £13.92 weekends | £14.92 overtime More than 18 months experience: £13.02 weekdays | £14.02 weekends | £15.02 overtime NVQ Level 2: £13.13 weekdays | £14.13 weekends | £15.13 overtime NVQ Level 3 / Studying towards Level 3: £13.23 weekdays | £14.23 weekends | £15.23 overtime Benefits Paid breaks Enhanced weekend and overtime rates Paid DBS Paid induction and training Career progression opportunities Pension contributions Uniform provided Blue Light Card discounts Long service awards Refer-a-friend scheme