Male Support Worker - Waking Night

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hastee Pay

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday Leave

Refer-a-Friend £250

Life Insurance up to £10,000

Cycle2Work scheme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Pension scheme enrolment

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is recruiting a Male Waking Night Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a young man with complex needs at Warwick Manor, Bedford. This is a fully waking night role, not sleep-in, focusing on safety, dignity and continuity of care.

You will work nights 21:30-07:30, supporting morning routines and college preparation, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place. Experience with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Experience working with complex needs and self-injurious behaviours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the night.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to behaviours that challenge.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Support morning routines and prepare the individual for college.
• Maintain detailed and accurate care records.
• Work with the wider team to ensure consistency of care.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Documentation

Safeguarding

Job description

Male Support Worker - Waking Night

Learning Disabilities Service - 1:1 Support

Location: Glenholme Specialist Healthcare - Warwick Manor, Bedford (MK40)
Applicants must live within a 10-mile radius

Salary: £12.75 - £12.95 per hour + Paid Training + Fantastic Employee Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 21:30 - 07:30, Fully Flexible (Waking Night)

Sponsorship Not Available

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Night

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is currently recruiting a Male Waking Night Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a young man with complex needs at Warwick Manor, Bedford.

This is not a sleep-in role – this is a fully waking night position where you will provide active, consistent support throughout the shift.

The individual you will be supporting has complex needs, including behaviours that challenge and self-injurious behaviors, so previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is essential.

You will play a vital role in maintaining safety, dignity, and stability throughout the night, as well as supporting morning routines and preparing the individual for college.

About Warwick Manor - Glenholme Specialist Healthcare

Warwick Manor is a specialist supported living service in Bedford, providing high-quality care and support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex needs.

The service provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for individuals who require consistent and specialist support. With 24-hour staffing and a strong, experienced leadership team, Warwick Manor promotes independence while ensuring robust and responsive care.

At Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, we are passionate about developing skilled, confident teams who are empowered to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

Your Role - Waking Night 1:1 Support

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the night
• Monitor wellbeing and respond appropriately to behaviours that challenge
• Support with personal care where required
• Assist with morning routines, including preparing the individual for college
• Maintain detailed and accurate care records
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure consistency of care
• Promote dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing

This is a role for someone who is calm, resilient, observant, proactive, and confident in supporting individuals with complex behaviours.

Why Join Glenholme Specialist Healthcare?

Career Progression & Paid Training

• Starting salary of £12.75 per hour
• £12.85 per hour if you hold or complete your Care Certificate (approximately 12 weeks)
• £12.95 per hour if you hold or complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Paid Care Certificate and NVQs
• Up to £128 compensation for completing e-learning before you start
• Long-term progression opportunities within Glenholme

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

• Hastee Pay - access up to 40% of earned wages before payday*
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays*
• Birthday Leave - paid day off for your birthday*
• Up to 5 additional holiday days based on length of service*
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme - earn £250 per referral*
• Life Insurance cover up to £10,000 (terms apply)*
• Cycle2Work scheme*
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card*

Employee Support

• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice on childcare, finance, mental health, and wellbeing*
• Quarterly staff recognition awards*
• Performance-related bonuses*
• Pension scheme enrolment*

*Please note: Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
• Experience working with complex needs and self-injurious behaviours
• A calm, confident, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care
• The ability to remain focused and responsive throughout a waking night shift

Important Information

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Due to the specific needs of the individual being supported, we can only consider male applicants for this role in line with occupational requirement exemptions under the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must live within a 10-mile radius of Warwick Manor, Bedford (MK40).

Job Code: GHBED1