Support Worker - Waking Nights

TN United Kingdom; Bishop's Lydeard; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Waking Night Support Worker in a nurturing environment. This role involves providing essential overnight support to individuals, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You'll engage in meaningful interactions, assist with personal care, and maintain a calm atmosphere. With a strong commitment to training and career development, this organization offers a supportive framework for your growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives during the night, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training Programme including Care Certificate

Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing strategy and listening network

Support for personal qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support during night shifts.
• Ability to maintain safety and comfort for supported individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular safety checks to ensure well-being of those supported.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.
• Document support plans and incidents accurately.

Skills

Personal Care

IT Systems Usage

Safety Checks

Therapeutic Environment Creation

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Job description

Support Worker - Waking Nights, Bishop's Lydeard

Client:

Discovery

Location:

Bishop's Lydeard, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1c1ad3d96d4f

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Department

Support Worker

Support Worker - Waking Nights

Hourly rate - £14.44 per hour

Hours - 10pm - 7am

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Bishops Lydeard to support people throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line with the risk assessment and support plan while also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks.

The role may involve tasks such as:

• Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.
• Ensuring the environment is clean and sanitary.
• Keeping written records using IT systems, including support plans, incident logs, and health and safety records.
• Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.
• Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings/nights when they wish to.
• Providing personal care when required.

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fourth year in a row in 2024.

We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.

Alongside our generous benefits package, we offer:

• Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed ‘Centre of Excellence’
• Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000
• Career development opportunities with access to our award-winning Aspire programme
• Salary advance scheme allowing you to access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice
• Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support
• Support to take part in and complete personal qualifications while at work, provided it does not interfere with your duties

A full list of rewards can be found in the attached job description.

Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt, and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.