Night Duty Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you have a calm, caring approach and strong leadership skills?

We are looking for a Night Duty Officer to join our dedicated team within a residential care setting. This is a rewarding and meaningful role for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality care and support overnight.

What you’ll do:

As a key member of our established night team, you will take a lead role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of our residents. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Promoting value-based care that supports independence and enhances quality of life
• Supervising and supporting night staff to maintain high standards of care
• Monitoring and guiding staff in manual handling and other safe working practices
• Assisting with medication administration and ensuring compliance with care policies
• Leading on care documentation, ensuring records are current and reflect best practice
• Working collaboratively with the manager to develop strong partnerships with families, professionals, and the wider community
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are met at all times
• Taking responsibility for your own learning, supervision, and development

What we’re looking for:

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for care
• Experience working in a care setting – ideally in a supervisory capacity
• Sound understanding of care standards and legislation
• The ability to lead with professionalism, empathy, and confidence
• A flexible and reliable approach to night-time working

 Why join us?

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• The chance to make a real difference every single night
• And the benefits of working for Carmarthenshire County Council.

• NVQ Level 3 Care (or registered working towards)
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) QCF