Supported Living Worker (Night Waking)

eTeach UK Limited; Waverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported living organization in Waverley seeks a Supported Living Worker for night shifts to assist adults with learning difficulties and communication needs. Responsibilities include providing support during the night, building trust with tenants, and using positive behaviour techniques. Candidates should have compassion, resilience, and ideally transport for a semi-rural location. Excellent training and career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

£1,000 retention bonus

Full training & CPD

Life insurance

Medical cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Ample free parking

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential.
• A sufficient level of mental, physical, and emotional resilience to meet the demands of the role.
• Own transport is desirable due to semi-rural location.

Responsibilities

• Working night waking shifts on a rota basis.
• Supporting tenants if they wake during the night, ensuring they feel safe.
• Providing reassurance and guidance when tenants feel anxious.
• Using positive behaviour support techniques with provided training.
• Building trusting relationships to help tenants live fulfilled lives.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Mental resilience

Physical resilience

Emotional resilience

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, Surrey. Supported Living Worker (Night Waking Shifts). £26,951 - £27,976 per year & £650 night waking allowance. 25 days holiday plus public holidays. With an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus. Make a difference every night. The Lodge is a supported living house in Cranleigh, part of St Joseph’s Specialist Trust. Our tenants include adults with autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and communication needs. We are looking for a caring, empathetic and resilient person to join our dedicated night team. No prior experience is necessary – you’ll receive excellent training, a full induction and ongoing mentoring to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Working night waking shifts (37 hours per week, year-round) on a rota basis
• Supporting tenants if they wake during the night, ensuring they feel safe and at home
• Providing reassurance and guidance when tenants feel anxious or frustrated
• Using positive behaviour support techniques (full training provided)
• Building trusting relationships that help tenants live fulfilled and independent lives

What we offer

• £1,000 retention bonus - £250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year and £500 after 18 months (subject to tax & NI)
• Full training & CPD – including funding QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Team Teach positive behaviour support training (refreshed every year)
• Life insurance & medical cash plan (after 1 month)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing support)
• Ample free parking on-site
• Excellent career progression – opportunity to move up to Senior Support Worker with diploma and 2 years’ service

What we’re looking for

• Compassion, patience and a ‘can do’ attitude
• A sufficient level of mental, physical and emotional resilience to meet the demands of the role
• Own transport is desirable (semi-rural location)

How to apply

We’re happy to receive an initial CV but shortlisting is based on a fully completed application form in line with safer recruitment guidelines. For an application pack (form, job profile, person specification) please visit our website. We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received. Deadline: Tuesday 18th November, 2025

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS check and reference verification. Please note: we are not able to sponsor overseas applicants at this time.