Female Night Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a part-time Waking Night Support Worker to provide care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism during night shifts. The role involves supporting residents in a safe environment and performing essential household tasks. Attractive benefits include free DBS checks, advance pay options, generous leave, and paid training. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to assist with personal care.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Generous Leave

Referral Bonus

Paid Training

Care Certificate support

Colleague Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism preferred.
• Must be able to work independently during the night.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support or shared support for individuals during the night.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Administer medications as per established procedures.

Skills

Ability to provide personal care

Strong communication skills

Experience in support work

Job description

Overview

Female Waking Night Support Worker – PART TIME!

Join our team as a Waking Night Support Worker and make a real difference in the life of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

• Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
• x1 30-hour contract.
• Wake night shifts 10pm-8am across 7 day week.
• £12.31 per hour

In this role, you will provide 1:1 support or shared support across 2-3 people per shift. This supported living home supports 4 people on a wake night, with Building 2 offering 1:1 support for one woman. You will be on shift with 3 other members of the team including a sleep-in staff member, ensuring that the individuals we support feel secure and supported for throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform household tasks to maintain a safe and clean home.
• Conduct health and safety checks to ensure the safety of everyone in the home.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Manage the environment to ensure comfort and security during the night.
• Administer and manage medications in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide personal care and support with hygiene as required.
• Work independently throughout the night while maintaining high standards of support.

Whilst you will only be working nights, there is an expectation that during your induction period, and for certain training and team events, you will be required to work day hours.

Why Join Us

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team making a real impact. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.

• Free DBS Check: We cover the cost.
• Advance Pay: Access your earned pay before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Comprehensive support for your well-being.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy a wide range of discounts.
• Generous Leave: Start with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days.
• Referral Bonus: £500 bonus when you refer a friend who joins us.
• Paid Training: Financial incentives for completing awards and diplomas.
• Care Certificate: Full support and payment for this essential qualification in health and social care.
• Colleague Benefits Scheme: Discounts and cashback on shopping and outings.

Apply

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all our recruitment communications.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.