Female waking night support worker

Sense; Paston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Job summary

Sense is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Newton Court in Paston, Peterborough. The role is permanent, 18 hours per week (10:00pm–7:00am) on a two-week rota, with £13.00 per hour plus £0.50 night allowance.

The post requires a BSL Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving licence, with a note that the role is restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 qualification is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Female applicants only due to legitimate occupational requirement.
• Ability to work nights on a two-week rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide awake night support from 22:00 to 07:00.
• Keep residents safe, comfortable and reassured overnight.
• Maintain accurate records and handover notes for the morning team.
• Attend training and develop in the role.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Driving licence

Mobility support

Independent work

Job description

Could you provide calm and comfort through the night?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We're looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team at Newton Court in Paston, Peterborough for a permanent role working 18 hours per week, 10:00pm to 7:00am on a two-week rota including some weekends, paying £13.00 per hour plus a £0.50 per hour waking night allowance.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be awake and actively supporting throughout the night, ensuring the people we support feel safe and comfortable until the morning team arrives.

A BSL Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving licence are both essential for this role.

Please note: this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident using BSL to communicate
• Comfortable supporting people with mobility needs including walking, guiding, and wheelchair use
• Able to work independently and use good judgement
• Warm, calm, and reassuring throughout the night
• Willing to attend training and develop in their role

This role might include supporting people with:

• Personal care and hygiene
• Medication and wellbeing
• Providing reassurance and comfort overnight
• Keeping accurate records and handover notes for the morning team
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/