Night Support Worker

Cartref Homes UK Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Free meals on shift

Employee recognition programme

DBS cost covered

Discounts for carers

Job summary

Cartref Homes UK Ltd is seeking a Nights Support Worker to provide essential care for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex mental health needs in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom. You will support service users during night hours and help maintain a safe, comfortable home environment.

This role offers a structured induction, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits. A caring personality, good communication, and flexibility with night shifts are key to success.

Qualifications

• Experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities preferable.
• Ability to stay calm and respectful in challenging situations.
• Strong observation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Driving license (UK, preferred)

Education

Care Certificate (not essential)

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:

• 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

• 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)
• Competitive salary
• Clear career and personal development pathway (including employer funded professional study)
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Full health and wellbeing support
• Great company recognition programme (including longevity awards, KUDOS, Employee of the Month, FREE staff lottery, CareFriends recognition bonus payments)
• Comprehensive induction
• Employee referral scheme
• 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.