Wake Night Support Worker - Female

Caretech; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist social care provider is seeking Female Wake Night Support Workers to provide practical and emotional care to individuals in Barnet. The role involves implementing support plans, maintaining communication with service users, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping vulnerable adults. The position offers flexible shifts, training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full induction programme

Access to online courses

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Confidence to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues.
• Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

2 x Wake Night Support Worker – Female

Location: Barnet Supported Living Services

Salary & Hours:

• £12.71 per hour
• 30 or 40 hours per week on a rota
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Benefits:

• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Apprenticeships available for those new to the care sector
• Free training to achieve Social Care qualifications
• Access to a wide range of free online courses
• DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening & recognition schemes
• Opportunities for career progression
• CareTech Foundation grants available for staff’s family and friends

The Role: We provide individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to live as full a life as possible. You will work flexible shifts, including bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep-ins.

Main Duties:

• Implement individual support plans and activities
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues
• Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events
• Maintain accurate notes and records
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care
• Support young adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, behavioural difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)
• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health needs
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Confidence to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care

About CareTech Community Services Ltd: CareTech provides specialist social care services to over 5,000 adults across 300+ UK services. We support people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, forensic needs, and acquired brain injury. Our services include supported living, shared housing, residential care, and outreach. We empower individuals to take control of their lives, including employment, social activities, skill development, and self-confidence.

Important: Successful candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to employment (paid by CareTech).

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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