Care Worker Level 2 Night

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 Year

Working Hours: 33.25 hours per week (includes weekends and bank holidays)

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £27,709 (Level one) rising to £28,608 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Barkla Close, 19 Barkla Close, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8QH

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

Barkla Close is a CQC-regulated short breaks service supporting adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs. We provide high-quality, person-centred short breaks in a safe and welcoming environment.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Worker Level 2 to join our night team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver outstanding support to citizens.

As a Night Care Worker Level 2, you will:

• Support citizens with personal care and individual support needs.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Administer medicines safely and accurately in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for the building during night shifts.
• Carry out health, safety and security checks across the service.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns.
• Complete cleaning, housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
• Support the smooth operation of the service and contribute to maintaining regulatory standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will have

• Has experience working in social care or a similar care setting.
• Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Understands medication administration and safe working practices.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and person-centred care.
• Is confident working independently and making decisions during night shifts.
• Can demonstrate reliability, professionalism and a commitment to high-quality care.

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Please note that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Hobster, Deputy Manager, by email at Sign in to view email

Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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