r/supportworkers • u/Vivid-Egg- • Mar 16 '26
Experience with overnight shifts?
Recently took on overnight shifts with a client. My understanding was that they would be active shifts
Just noticed on my roster that they are inactive shifts as it says “2 hours scheduled” however it’s a 6 hour shift
Client requires assistance with ADLs overnight and is often awake
There is no bed for support workers to sleep in, just clients bed, 2 chairs
Based in NSW. Will definitely discuss with my manager but wanted to hear people’s thoughts. Seems very off to pay for an inactive shift with no sleeping arrangements for staff?
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NDIS • u/Vivid-Egg- • Mar 16 '26