Night Support Worker: Empower Independent Living

Walter Way; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Career progression opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Full training provided

Job summary

Walter Way in Colchester is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a supported living environment. The role involves hands-on support, promoting independence, dignity, and choice for an active young man.

You will work full-time with night and weekend shifts, hold a full UK driving licence for mobility-related roles, and receive full training including PBS and mandatory care training. This position offers overtime and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Support Worker / Care Assistant
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Understanding of safeguarding, mental health, autism, learning disabilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, compassionate, and proactive
• Flexible to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
• Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times
• Are kind, caring, funny, positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, bathing, toileting)
• Support with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping)
• Assist with medication administration
• Promote independent living and life skills development
• Support access to community activities, appointments, and social inclusion
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
• Record and report incidents, behaviours, and progress notes
• Work as part of a team, attending handovers and meetings

Job description

Walter Way in Colchester is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a supported living environment. The role involves hands-on support, promoting independence, dignity, and choice for an active young man.

You will work full-time with night and weekend shifts, hold a full UK driving licence for mobility-related roles, and receive full training including PBS and mandatory care training. This position offers overtime and career progression opportunities.