Support Worker - Waking Nights

Discovery; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Crewkerne is searching for Waking Night Support Workers to assist residents overnight. The position requires maintaining safety, providing personal care, and record-keeping. Ideal candidates should possess experience in care and have strong communication skills. The role offers flexible night shifts, training, and career development opportunities. Join a committed team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those supported. Apply now to start making a positive impact every day!

Benefits

Training Programme including Care Certificate

Career development opportunities

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing strategy support

Qualifications

• Background in care or support work.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Experience in documenting care activities using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out keeping safe checks throughout the night.
• Ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
• Keep written records of support and safety.

Skills

Personal care

Keeping safe checks

Record keeping using IT systems

Creating therapeutic environments

Job description

Support Worker
Waking Nights
Hourly rate - £14. hour
1 - 4 nights per week

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Crewkerne to support the ladies who live at Rhydderch House throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line the risk assessment and support plan while also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.
• Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary.
• You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log 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.
• Provide personal care when required.

Shift pattern: 10pm - 7am

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fourth year in a row in 2025.

Benefits

• 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.
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned 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 and complete any personal qualifications while at work provided it does not interfere with your duties.

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

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

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery is Disability Confident and committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0300 303 9150 or email [e-mail].