Overnight Care Worker – Waking Nights (Part‑time)

Discovery; Williton; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

Annual leave 30 days

Career progression

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance

Discounts

Life insurance & pension

Industry-leading training

Enhanced DBS paid

BSL recruitment videos

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for waking nights in Williton. You will join a friendly team supporting seven adults aged 40s–70s, with varying needs including learning disabilities and autism. Shifts are 10pm–7am, part-time 27 hours weekly, with a rotating pattern across weeks.

You’ll carry out keeping safe checks, record health and safety logs, and help create a calm, supportive overnight environment while ensuring personal care with dignity when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for adults with learning disabilities, autism, or challenging behaviours.
• Comfort with personal care and using basic IT systems for logs and records.
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and respectful in night-time support roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular keeping safe checks to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic space that is welcoming and safe.
• Record important information in IT systems from support plans and safety logs.
• Create a therapeutic, reassuring atmosphere to promote wellbeing at night.
• Support people to enjoy their nights in ways that matter to them.
• Provide personal care when needed, with dignity and respect.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Job description

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for waking nights in Williton. You will join a friendly team supporting seven adults aged 40s–70s, with varying needs including learning disabilities and autism. Shifts are 10pm–7am, part-time 27 hours weekly, with a rotating pattern across weeks.

You’ll carry out keeping safe checks, record health and safety logs, and help create a calm, supportive overnight environment while ensuring personal care with dignity when needed.