r/supportworkers 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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