Do you have a passion for supporting older adults and ensuring their safety and well-being overnight? We are looking for a compassionate and responsible Night Warden to join our team at Jewish Care.

This post is working 6 nights, 24 hours a week, over a three-week rota 

Overtime is available.

About the Role

As a Night Warden, you will provide overnight support, security, and peace of mind to tenants living in our independent sheltered housing. You will ensure the building remains safe, respond to emergencies, and provide a reassuring presence throughout the night.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Checking on tenants’ well-being and responding to calls for assistance
  • Acting as the first point of contact in case of emergencies, including fire alarms and medical incidents
  • Ensuring security and safety of the building, including locking communal areas and monitoring access
  • Recording and reporting incidents, building issues, and tenant concerns
  • Supporting tenants with any minor issues while promoting their independence

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in lone working, security, or a care-related role
  • Knowledge of health & safety procedures, emergency response, and risk assessment
  • Compassionate, calm under pressure, and able to handle sensitive situations professionally
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Apply today! Don’t miss the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

 

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

 Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.

LocationSouthend and other hubs

Jewish Care provides a huge range of support services for members of the Jewish community in London and the South-East. These services include,

  • Social care and other support
  • Community services
  • Dementia services

STAFF FACILITIES

DEDICATED TEAM BREAK ROOM

FREE FRESHLY PREPARED LUNCH

ACCESS TO ONSITE GARDENS

Why

JEWISH CARE?

We offer excellent benefits to reward you for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These include:

  • RETAIL DISCOUNT

    RETAIL DISCOUNT

    A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets

  • HEALTH CARE

    HEALTH CARE

    24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone

  • STAFF SUPPORT

    STAFF SUPPORT

    Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice

  • WELLBEING HUB

    WELLBEING HUB

    Articles and support with physical and mental wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more

  • PENSION

    PENSION

    4% employer pension contribution

  • LEARNING RESOURCES

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system

  • FREE DBS CHECK

    FREE DBS CHECK

    Free DBS checks for our Care Home Workers

  • FREE UNIFORM

    FREE UNIFORM

    Free uniforms for everyone required to wear one

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

Night Warden

  • Department: Care
  • Location: Shebson Lodge, SS0
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary:  £14.80 an hour
  • Closing Date: 30 November 2026

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