At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide overnight support and ensure the safety and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities.
- Company: Supportive organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid leave, award-winning training, and health support.
- Other info: Join a team that values your contribution and offers clear career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working night shifts.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, reliable, and possess a full UK driving manual licence.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Female Support Worker Waking Nights | West Malling
Part time 18 hours per week 10pm – 7am. Full UK driving manual license is essential due to the needs of the service and the people we support.
We believe that when our teams feel valued, supported and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling and independent lives. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Female Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in West Malling, supporting seven adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern.
Working waking nights is about much more than being present. You will play a vital role in providing reassurance, promoting wellbeing and ensuring the people we support remain safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night. Every shift helps give the people we support – and their families – peace of mind.
During your waking night shifts, you will:
- Provide overnight support, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support
- Carry out regular wellbeing checks and respond to any support needs during the night
- Deliver respectful, person-centred personal care where required
- Support with evening and morning routines, helping people prepare for bed and start their day
- Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
No two nights are ever the same, and you will be an important part of helping people feel safe and supported around the clock.
Benefits include:
- Fully paid Enhanced DBS
- Flexible working patterns
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Award-winning training and ongoing development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Blue Light Card and Benefits website discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
- Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while supporting people through the night, we’d love to hear from you.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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