At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals during waking nights.
- Company: Weavers Lodge, a supportive home for adults with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, employee discounts, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team that values respect, kindness, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care and supporting individuals with complex needs required.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 15 £ per hour.
Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and additional diagnoses such as Autism, mental health conditions, and communication difficulties. Our service supports individuals in helping them build independence and thrive in the community.
We are currently looking for a compassionate, reliable, and attentive Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team. Full time and part time hours available - 3 shifts a week for part time.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team that values respect, kindness, and teamwork
- Make a real difference to people’s lives
- Receive ongoing training, development, and support
- Work in a calm, person-centred environment where your contribution is truly valued
What You'll Be Doing During Waking Nights:
- Providing Gentle, Dignified Care: Support individuals with personal care, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and respected throughout the night.
- Monitoring and Reassurance: Carry out regular wellbeing checks, respond to needs promptly, and provide a calming presence during the night.
- Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Maintain clear records and communicate any concerns to the day team; continuity of care matters.
- Creating a Peaceful Environment: Help maintain a clean, quiet, and settled atmosphere to support restful sleep and overnight safety.
- Being a Trusted Team Member: Work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold person-centred care plans and respond to changing needs.
Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support, we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour. Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.
Salary Breakdown:
- Less than 12 months experience: £14.25
- 12+ months experience: £14.75
Experience in a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate starting from £14.25 an hour
- Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives - a truly meaningful role.
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
- Confidential 24/7 Support Line - Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it
- Good grading CQC bonus: £125 per inspection; £250 for an Outstanding rating.
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.
- Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment.
Night Shift: 21:50pm - 7:10am. Working weekends is a requirement.
Other roles you may have worked in: Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker.
Safeguarding Commitment: We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.
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