Experienced Female Waking Night Support Worker – Swindon

Saracen Care Services Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training and career

Employee Assistance Program and Well‑v

Parking permit where applicable

Blue Light discount card

Bike to work scheme and company‑penson

Enhanced DBS

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Refer a friend reward scheme

Job summary

Saracen Care is seeking compassionate Support Workers to empower people with learning disabilities or autism to live their best life and access the community. This is a full-time role with a minimum of 36 hours per week, offering a structured rota and comprehensive training.

The package includes an enhanced DBS, pension, health & wellbeing support, and a range of staff benefits. The role requires resilience, calm under pressure, and commitment to person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism preferred.
• Sleep-in shifts paid at £80 per sleep-in.
• Enhanced DBS and ongoing training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support during daily activities and community participation.
• Assist with domestic duties, personal care and hygiene.
• Promote independence and personal goals for those supported.
• Keep accurate records in line with company policies and safeguarding guidance.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Resilience

Person-centred support

Job description

At Saracen Care, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Support Workers. In this role, you will be enabling people with a learning disability or autism to “live their best life” – empowering people with their daily living skills and accessing the community; reaching their goals and realising their aspirations.

Rated Outstanding with CQC, Saracen Care is the provider of choice for people with general and complex needs. The people we support live with a range of conditions such as Learning Disability, Autism, Acquired Brain Injuries, Mental Health needs and may exhibit behaviours that challenge, so we are looking for someone who is resilient, calm under pressure and committed to delivering person-centred support.

Due to the needs and preferences of the people we support, this role is open to female applicants only. This is considered to be an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is a full time role for a minimum of 36 hours each week.

What can we offer you?

• Contracted hours and regular rota.
• Comprehensive paid training and development program including professional qualifications.
• A supportive team, environment and management team.
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Helpline.
• Parking permit where applicable in Gloucestershire.
• Blue Light discount card.
• Bike to work scheme and company pension.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Competitive sleep-in rate.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Refer a friend reward scheme.

We have a pay banding system and are committed to staff development:

This role is paid at Band B – £13.35 per hour for candidates with 2+ years’ experience. Sleep-in shifts are paid at £80 per sleep-in. We are unable to consider applicants without experience for this role.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to the person you are supporting during their daily activities, including accessing the community.
• Assist with domestic duties & household management, which may include assistance with cleaning, cooking, washing and managing finances.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Be able to motivate and encourage people through positive engagement and interaction.
• Promote choice and independence, encouraging people we support to achieve their personal goals.
• Keep accurate records, following company policies and CQC guidelines.
• Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals, adhering to safer recruitment guidelines and safeguarding guidance.