Female Waking Night Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking committed Female Waking Night Support Workers for the Preston Trauma Service, providing two bespoke supported living services for women with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and trauma histories.

The role operates 24/7 to help residents gain independence, achieve personal goals and maintain wellbeing in a calm, structured home and in the local community. Full-time 36 hours on a rota including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires a person-centered approach to care.
• Willingness to work flexibly on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Support women with learning disabilities, autism and trauma histories.
• Promote independence and wellbeing in the home and community.
• Assist with daily household tasks and run the home smoothly.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Person-centered care

Job description

Creative Support is seeking committed Female Waking Night Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides two single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of two women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community. You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person‑centred approach to care.

Full time 36 hours to be worked flexibly on a rota, which will include evenings, weekends and public holidays according to the needs of the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93871

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

• a probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• company paid enhanced DBS

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.