At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs during waking night shifts.
- Company: Advance, a not-for-profit provider dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid mileage, professional development, and discounts on various perks.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and supportive training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others; no prior experience required.
The predicted salary is between 14488 - 14488 £ per year.
Position: Waking Night Support Worker
Location: Camborne, Tremayne, Cornwall
Hours: 18 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, and holidays)
Salary: £14,488.43 per annum (£15.44 p/h)
About The Role
Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you. Advance are looking for Waking Night Support Workers in Camborne, Tremayne, Cornwall to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care.
Waking Night Activities:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
- Ensuring the premises are secure and safe during the night
- Supporting with meal times and food preparation (if required)
- Medication administration (if required)
- Support with independent skills
- Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
- Keeping up to date with your training
- Supporting with regular checks on the customer to ensure their safety
- Supporting with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. Once you’re with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments.
About The Candidate
You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities. If you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be:
- Good at working on your own and within a team
- Excellent at communicating with people
- Able to complete quality support records
- Able to work weekends
- Able to work waking night shifts between 10pm and 7am
- Experience is desirable in supporting people with behaviours that challenge, those with autism and/or learning disabilities and Positive Behaviour Support
- Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
- Need to be literate and numerate in English
- willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate
Benefits Of Working For Advance
We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:
- Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
- Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
- Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
- Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
- Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
- Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
- Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)
Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.
Safeguarding
At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance.
Waking Nights Support Worker in Camborne employer: Advance Housing and Support
Advance Housing and Support is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. Located in Sarisbury, the company provides flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a clear path for career growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Contact Details:
Advance Housing and Support Recruitment Team
