Night Shift Controller

Job DescriptionNight Service ControllerRemote (occasional travel to Uxbridge) | Mix of day and night shiftsBase salary of £21,500 + quarterly performance-based bonusThe purpose of the Night Service Controller role is to provide essential out-of-hours support, ensuring seamless service delivery for major Brook Street clients.The position involves working 34 hours per week on a rotational basis, including day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.This role is perfect for an organised & flexible individual who thrives in a fast-paced, busy and high-volume environment. You'll need to be a strong team player who can also work confidently and independently during overnight remote shifts. This opportunity would suit someone who is looking for a rewarding and long-term career, takes ownership of their work, enjoys variety, and takes pride in representing the wider branch network by delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.Core ResponsibilitiesTo provide vital support to Brook Street's core operations outside of standard working hours. Operating evenings, weekends, & bank holidays, this role ensures service continuity, safeguards the reputation of the business, & supports critical sectors including healthcare, social care, & government. Acting as the sole point of contact for clients & candidates during these times, responding to urgent queries, incidents, safeguarding alerts, & staffing requirements across multiple sectors. This role directly contributes to the business's 24/7 client support promise & is a key component of Brook Street's risk management and emergency response strategy.Key Responsibilities:Safeguarding Business Continuity & Emergency ResponseAct as the first responder to urgent incidents, including safeguarding alerts, medical emergencies, late arrivals, & client escalationsUse sound judgement to triage incidents, escalate critical concerns to senior leaders, & ensure issues are recorded in line with company policyMaintain a calm, authoritative presence to reassure clients & candidates during high-pressure scenariosEnsure comprehensive handovers to Operations teams, including date/time-stamped summaries of all out-of-hours activity Multi Sector Service DeliveryDeliver consistent & high-quality service across three complex & regulated divisions: Business Professional, PSR, and Social CareAdapt communication & service provision depending on the sector's expectations & urgency (e.g., faster responses for social care emergencies)Apply sector-specific compliance knowledge, including safeguarding policies, vetting, right-to-work, & health and safety standards Candidate & Shift ManagementProactively manage last-minute bookings, cancellations, & redeployment's, often within tight deadlinesMaintain real-time rosters & ensure only compliant, assignment-ready candidates are placedMaximise fulfilment rates by leveraging applicant availability data & maintaining strong candidate relationshipsProvide critical shift cover in highly sensitive sectors like care homes, supported living, and public services Client Communication & Risk ManagementAct as the sole representative of Brook Street to clients during out-of-hours periodBuild confidence in Brook Street's round-the-clock capability by delivering total call resolution & excellent customer serviceDocument all client interactions in CRM systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Fieldglass) in line with SLAManage client expectations & de-escalate concerns effectively while aligning with compliance and operational policies Operational Support & Task CompletionComplete tasks referred from daytime operations such as:Sending new starter welcome packsQuality & compliance checksApplicant screening & referencingCandidate resourcing & "spec" callsEnsure all activity is logged & reported accurately to support continuity across business functions Systems & ComplianceUtilise CRM & Sector-specific platforms (e.g. Bullhorn, Fieldglass, client portals) to track, document & resolve all interactionsComplete post-shift handovers with full transparency & data accuracyFollow sector compliance protocols: DBS, right to work, security clearances & safeguardingUphold Brook Streets standard of privacy, GDPR Compliance & professional ethics Skills & CompetenciesSector Agility: Able to pivot quickly between diverse client sectors & adjust service style accordinglyCrisis Management: Quick-thinking, able to assess risk, prioritise actions, & remain calm under pressureSafeguarding Awareness: Understands the urgency & legal significance of safeguarding & wellbeing-related concernClient-Facing Professionalism: Articulate, composed, & diplomatic, even in emotionally charged or emergency situationsAttention to Detail: Precise record-keeping & accurate reporting across CRM platforms is essentialAutonomous Decision-Making: Comfortable operating independently & making business-critical decisions in real timeFlexibility: Ability to work out of standard hours, public holidays and weekends, also be on standby to cover team at short notice on an on-call basis KPI & Measures of SuccessEmergency shift fulfilment & redeployment ratesResponse & resolution time to client/candidate queriesAccuracy & detail of CRM logs & shift handoversAdherence to compliance & escalation protocolsPositive client & candidate feedback during unsociable hoursClear documentation of call trends & out-of-hours demand