About Me
I am a care worker with five years’ experience, primarily in waking night roles in residential care settings in the Manchester area. Night work suits my temperament — I am calm, self-directed, and comfortable being the responsible adult in a building overnight. I have developed a strong sense of when to act and when to observe, and I take the safety and wellbeing of residents very seriously during the hours when things can go unnoticed.
I have particular experience supporting residents with dementia who are prone to night-time distress and disorientation, and I have built effective strategies for settling individuals without resorting to escalation.
Experience
Waking Night Support Worker — Sunrise Care Homes, Manchester (2022–Present)
- Leading the overnight shift in a 28-bed residential care home
- Completing welfare checks and responding to resident calls throughout the night
- Supporting distressed residents with dementia calmly and effectively
- Handover reports consistently praised by the day team for accuracy and detail
Care Assistant — Residential Care Home, Salford (2020–2022)
- Day shift care in an elderly residential home
- Completed Care Certificate and NVQ Level 2 during this placement
Qualifications
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (working towards Level 3)
- Moving and Handling (updated 2025)
- Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Dementia Awareness
