Waking Night Senior Care Assistant
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.85 per hour
Overtime Rate: £15.35 per hour
Annual Salary Equivalent: £30,248.40 with paid breaks*
Working Hours: 8:00pm – 8:00am, operating on a two-week rolling rota


A high-quality, purpose-built care service in Chorley is seeking an experienced and dedicated Waking Night Senior Care Assistant to join its team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career within a premium care environment that maintains exceptional standards throughout day and night operations.

Role Overview

The Waking Night Senior Care Assistant will provide leadership, oversight, and hands-on support to the night care team, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care during night hours. Key responsibilities include administering medication, conducting regular wellbeing checks, responding promptly to resident needs, monitoring and reporting changes in condition, and ensuring accurate documentation. Professionalism, diligence, and the ability to remain alert and responsive throughout the night are essential.

Key Benefits

Additional paid day off each year in celebration of your birthday*

Annual leave entitlement above statutory minimum (+2 additional days)

Annual leave increases in line with length of service

Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme offering up to £500 per referral

Workplace pension scheme

Complimentary Blue Light Card membership

Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

Free enhanced DBS check, on-site parking, and complimentary meals for site-based roles

Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, virtual GP services, counselling, and discounted gym membership

Required Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrable leadership or mentoring experience within an elderly care or dementia care setting

Proven ability to deliver exceptional person-centred care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), achieved or currently being undertaken

Experience working night shifts is advantageous but not essential

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with safeguarding and night-time safety protocols

Complete regular checks on residents in accordance with individual care plans

Administer medication and document all care delivered accurately

Respond promptly to emergencies and changes in residents’ conditions

Maintain a calm, professional environment throughout the night

Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

About the Environment

This modern, purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors and provides residential, dementia, and respite care. With premium facilities including a cinema, sweet shop, beauty salon, and dedicated video-call lounges, the environment promotes comfort, dignity, and wellbeing for residents across both day and night teams.

Individuals seeking a rewarding and responsible Waking Night Senior Care Assistant role within a well-led, supportive, and high-performing care service are encouraged to apply.