Number of Roles
X1
Location
Russell Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6BE
Contract Type
Permanent Contract
Days & Hours
Full-Time Permanent Contract 40.25 hours per week on a rota over 7 days agreed by management.
Salary
£28,226.64 per annum
Reports to
Services Manager and Service Deputy Manager
Essex Waking Nights Support Worker JD
Role Overview
The role of a dedicated Night Support Worker is primarily one of providing support and looking after the wellbeing of the clients between the hours of 9pm and 8.30am, across a 7-day working rota.
This role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to their homes, offering flexible assistance for individuals with enduring mental health needs on a 7-day shift rota. The focus is on guiding clients through their recovery journey over a 24-month period, helping them set and achieve their goals, become more self-reliant, and reduce their dependence on medical interventions and hospitalisations. The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, addressing dual diagnosis issues, managing housing-related aspects, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.
About Bridge
Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at an excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019 and retained its Mindful Employer status until September 2028.
Bridge cares passionately about all aspects of their staff’s working life, and we don’t just write it we act on it too.
Bridge Support is committed to being an inclusive workplace, and our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all interested applicants.
Initially, candidates who have been shortlisted will undergo a pre-screening telephone interview, and depending on the outcome candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments for all or at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
- SAGE Benefits: Access discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services, gym savings and a platform to recognise colleagues’ contributions.
- X 2 death in service salary.
- Automatic enrolment on a workplace pension scheme (after 3 months).
- 22 Days holiday, plus all statutory bank holidays (holiday entitlement will increase to 25 days after 3 years of continued service).
- Company Sick Pay after 12 months of continuous service.
- Mandatory Training is provided when and where appropriate.
- Future workforce development opportunities which align with the organisation’s ethos and values and its growth.
Closing Date
Sunday 11th October 2026
Shortlisting Date(s) & Pre-Screening Date(s)
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Interview Date & Test/Assessment
Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October 2026
To help you showcase your skills, shortlisted candidates will complete a short practical assessment (up to 15 minutes) based on real life scenario between a client and Flexible Support Worker.
Equal Opportunities
Bridge Support is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process as needed.
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Waking Night Flexible Support Worker Bridge Support employer: Bridge Support
Bridge Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals facing mental health challenges. Located in the vibrant Royal Borough of Greenwich, we offer competitive benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for HR professionals to thrive and grow in their careers.
