Female Support Worker – Waking Nights

The Avenues Trust Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working patterns

Paid annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Avenues Trust Group is seeking a Female Support Worker for waking nights in Sevenoaks. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential setting, promoting dignity and independence. We provide award-winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential to travel to shifts. No experience?

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
• No Experience? No Problem. We provide funded training and support.
• Compassionate, reliable and eager to learn are valued qualities.

Responsibilities

• Providing reassurance and support throughout the night.
• Completing regular wellbeing and safety checks in line with individual support plans.
• Supporting with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner where required.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to any overnight needs or emergencies.
• Completing accurate records and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide high-quality, person-centred support.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Willing to learn

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Female Support Worker – Waking Nights | Sevenoaks

£25,845 per annum (pro rata) | Full-time – 39 hours per week
Waking Night Shifts: 10:00pm – 7:00am

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role to travel to and from shifts.

Make a Difference Every Night

Looking for a career where every shift has a real impact? At Avenues, you'll support people to live the life they choose while building a rewarding career of your own.

Whether you're already working in social care or looking for a meaningful career change, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We know that when our colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling lives.

About the Role

We're looking for caring and committed Female Support Workers to join our waking night team in Sevenoaks, supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, epilepsy, communication needs and those receiving end‑of‑life care within a residential service.

Located just a five-minute walk from Sevenoaks railway station, the service provides person‑centred support in a safe and welcoming environment. During the night, you'll play a vital role in ensuring people feel safe, comfortable and well supported, responding to individual needs while promoting dignity and independence.

What You'll Be Doing

No two nights are the same. Your role will include:

• Providing reassurance and support throughout the night
• Completing regular wellbeing and safety checks in line with individual support plans
• Supporting with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner where required
• Responding calmly and appropriately to any overnight needs or emergencies
• Completing accurate records and handovers to ensure continuity of care
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and comfortable home environment
• Working closely with colleagues to provide high‑quality, person‑centred support

No Experience? No Problem.

If you're compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

We'll provide award‑winning, fully funded training, including recognised Health and Social Care qualifications, giving you everything you need to build a rewarding long‑term career with Avenues.

Why Join Avenues?

Alongside a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Early Pay – access part of your earned wages before payday
• Fully paid Enhanced DBS
• Flexible working patterns
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award‑winning training and genuine career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Blue Light Card and Benefits discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
• Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services

A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

At Avenues, we're proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can succeed.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.