Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Contract: Permanent, full-time, directly with the college
Hours: 7:45pm to 8:15am | 4 nights on, 4 nights off
Average: 43.75 hours per week
Salary: £28,141.75 to £30,689.75 per annum
Additional Pay: £25 per night shift worked, approximately £4,000 extra per year
Are you looking for a rewarding night role where you can support young people to become more confident and independent?
We are recruiting an experienced Night Support Worker for a specialist college near Wimborne, supporting young people aged 16 to 25 with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and other additional needs.
This is a permanent position directly with the college, offering the opportunity to build a long-term career within a supportive specialist environment.
Following a handover from the day team, you will support young people through their evening and overnight routines. Importantly, there are no personal care responsibilities within this position.
- Supporting evening activities, hobbies and routines.
- Helping students settle safely and comfortably for the night.
- Providing verbal and visual prompts based on individual needs.
- Offering emotional reassurance and being someone students can talk to.
- Encouraging independent living skills, including cooking, budgeting and housekeeping.
- Supporting health and medical needs throughout the night.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents and carers.
We need someone mature, dependable and confident enough to hit the ground running when joining a specialist setting. Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND, autism or SEMH needs would be highly valuable.
You must be aged 21 or over. Due to the rural location, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
This is not a temporary placement. Successful applicants will be employed permanently and directly by the college, with a salary of £28,141.75 to £30,689.75, plus £25 for every night shift worked.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Night Support Worker in Wimborne Minster employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
