Wake Night Support Worker

Caretech; Hythe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Wake Night Support Worker in Hythe to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, and assisting with daily living skills while following individual support plans.

Full training is provided; DBS is required. You’ll join a supportive team, eligible for care-specific benefits, and work on a rotational night schedule to ensure consistent, compassionate care for

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; full training provided.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Must be able to work on a rota including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Basic IT

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

We are recruiting a Wake Night Support Worker to join our service in Hythe, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service - Belmont

Belmont is a care home which provides care and support for 6 residents or in the annex supporting one gentleman on a 2:1 basis. They support people with Learning disability and Autism. They support the residents to be as independent as possible and learn everyday living skills, different activities, achieve goals and aspirations and gain confidence in themselves. They support people with various communication needs.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

• No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we'll provide full training and a structured induction programme.,
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

Benefits

• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred