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Female Night Support Worker

Salary
Competitive Salary
Location
Colchester
Type
Full Time
Category
Social Care

Job Description

Posted 31 Jul 2026

Join Cygnet in Colchester as a Female Night Support Worker and help people build safer, more independent lives. This is a rewarding social care role in Essex where your calm, consistent support overnight can make a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support throughout the night, promoting dignity, choice and independence
- Carry out regular checks, respond to incidents, and offer reassurance during periods of distress
- Support with personal care where required and encourage positive routines and wellbeing
- Complete accurate notes, handovers and records in line with care plans and company policies
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safeguarding, health & safety and medication procedures

What You’ll Need
- Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies)
- A caring, confident approach and the ability to stay calm on night shifts (7:30pm–7:45am)
- Experience in support work, mental health, learning disability or residential care is ideal (training provided)
- Strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries

Why Apply
Cygnet offers a competitive salary, structured training and clear progression across a well-established UK care provider, with supportive teams right here in Colchester, Essex.

Contact Information

Company

Cygnet

Address

Colchester, Essex

Application URL

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Category
Social Care
Location
Colchester

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