Support Worker - Waking Nights

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Waking Nights Support Worker in St Albans, supporting young people with learning disabilities. This full-time role involves ensuring safety and comfort during night shifts. Experience is helpful but not required as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is helpful but not essential.
• Full induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 11 to 18 with learning disabilities and autism during night shifts.
• Ensure comfort and safety, and help maintain a tidy house.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Calming presence

Education

UK Manual Licence

Job description

Support Worker - Waking Nights, St Albans

Client:

MacIntyre

Location:

St Albans, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ec15730746fc

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Be There When It Matters Night Support Worker - Supporting Young People

Join us as a Waking Nights Support Worker in St Albans and discover what makes this work so rewarding!

We are expanding our team at our residential children’s home in St Albans, supporting up to five children and young people aged 11 to 18 with learning disabilities and autism.

You will be a calming presence during night shifts, checking regularly to ensure young people are comfortable and sleeping well, preparing them for the next day. Support with intimate care will be required to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. Your role is vital in making young people feel safe, especially those new to the environment. Additionally, you will help maintain a tidy house to ensure a welcoming start to each day.

This is a full-time position, 38 hours per week.

About you

Experience working with people with learning disabilities is helpful but not essential, as full induction and ongoing training will be provided. You must hold a UK Manual Licence to drive.

*Names have been changed for privacy.

Please note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorships. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time.

About us

MacIntyre is an award-winning national charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities. We are expanding our services to provide real options for children and young people nationwide.

How to apply

If interested, click the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, fill in your details, and upload your CV. Alternatively, you can download an application form from our website or contact us by phone to request one.

Note: We may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.

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