Waking Nights – Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking Support Workers for Waking Nights to provide care for young people with complex needs. No experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers opportunities for personal development and includes a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays

Occupational sick pay scheme from day one

Paid medical appointments

Comprehensive training and development

Access to discounted shopping

On-site free parking

24-hour employee assistance programme

Death in service life assurance and group accident cover

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individuals.
• No prior experience needed.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care, health, and therapy to young people.
• Participate in a well-designed induction programme and mandatory training.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Support Worker - Waking Nights

We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join our waking nights team to support our young people across the residential accommodation on InFocus campus.

We support a large number of young people aged between 17 and 36, with complex sensory, physical, and emotional needs, making our setting truly unique and rewarding. You’ll be part of the waking night support team, providing exceptional care, health, and therapy to our young people throughout the night when required.

You will be supported every step of the way through an excellent, well-designed induction programme and mandatory training, helping you start confidently and understand your role within the organisation. We offer many opportunities for personal development. If you haven’t already obtained a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, we will fund and support your enrolment and training in this qualification, which is a requirement of the role.

No experience needed

Previous experience in a similar role is not necessary. InFocus will support you with an induction programme and mandatory training to ensure you understand your role and contribution to the organisation. We also offer many opportunities for personal development.

Working pattern

The working pattern for this position is 33.25 hours per week, on a two-week rolling rota. To view the detailed working pattern, please click on the link in the application pack.

Benefits - How we say “thank you”

• Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

Equality, diversity, and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All posts are conditional on an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, and references. Staff must disclose any convictions or prosecutions occurring during employment.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

To be eligible, candidates must hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor applications from candidates without the right to work in the UK.