Night Support Worker

Cartref Homes UK Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Cartref Homes UK Ltd is seeking a Night Support Worker in Sittingbourne to provide compassionate care for adults with intellectual disabilities and related needs. You will work 4 night shifts weekly, from 9:45 pm to 7:45 am, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and accurate record-keeping.

The role emphasizes empathy, resilience, and strong communication. Training is provided, with DBS checks supported, and various benefits offered to support a balanced work life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Care Certificate is optional but beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of service users during night hours.
• Maintain a clean and tidy home environment.
• Complete necessary record keeping.

Skills

Empathy & kindness

Open-mindedness

Resilience

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Care Certificate (optional)

Past experience with disabilities

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Join Cartref Homes and make a difference in the lives of adults with Intellectual Disabilities as a Nights Support Worker.

We provide exceptional support to adults with moderate intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex mental health conditions. These individuals often face challenges in interpersonal relationships and struggle with emotional regulation which can significantly impact their daily lives, work, and relationships.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER DUTIES:

As a Night Support Worker you will play a vital role in our mission, your responsibilities will include

• Attending to the needs of our service users should they wake during the night
• Maintaining a clean and tidy home environment
• Completing necessary record keeping.

Although the Night Support Worker role involves less direct interaction with service users, we are committed to providing you with the same high level of training as any other employee. This training will equip you with the essential skills and experiences to excel in your role.

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER SHIFTS

4 shifts a week, time start: 9:45pm end: 07:45

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Kindness and patience: Demonstrating empathy and understanding towards our service users.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn: Embracing new approaches and techniques to provide the best support.
• Resilience and problem-solving energy: Being able to handle challenges and find effective solutions.
• A keen sense of fun: Bringing positivity and enjoyment to the lives of our service users.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Care Certificate (not essential): Possessing or willing to obtain the Care Certificate to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Past experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour (preferable): Having prior experience in supporting individuals with special needs will be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving License (preferred but not essential)

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER

• Clear career and personal development pathway (including employer funded professional study)
• Full health and wellbeing support
• Great company recognition programme (including longevity awards, KUDOS, Employee of the Month, FREE staff lottery, CareFriends recognition bonus payments)
• Free meals / fruit on shift
• DBS check - we cover the cost of your DBS check
• Access to many other benefits: Blue Light Card; Concerts for Carers; Discounts for Carers +

MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU WILL BE VALUED FOR THE WORK YOU DO, AND WE HIGHLY REGARD A GOOD WORK AND HOME-LIFE BALANCE.

RECRUITING PROCESS

We manage a rigorous, fair recruitment process and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure as we undertake criminal record checks

Thank you for your interest in working for Cartref Homes. We hope to be in touch with you very shortly.

ABOUT US

Cartref Homes was established in 1996 to provide leading levels of care to young adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. We are proud of our achievements as we help vulnerable adults to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

We are based in Sittingbourne, Kent with facilities throughout Swale, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, and we have a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission.