Waking Night Support Specialist — Empower Lives

Swanton Care; Shildon; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Above and beyond rewards

Long service awards

Benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Mental health first aiders

EAP

Job summary

Swanton Care is seeking a Waking Night Specialist Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

You will provide practical and emotional support, promote well-being, and help individuals pursue their personal goals in a respectful, person-centred way. This permanent full-time role offers up to 40-hour contracts on site in DL5 and opportunities for progression within our values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible to support people with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to help people achieve goals.
• Promote health, well-being and inclusive beliefs.
• Facilitate social, educational or recreational activities.
• Assist with domestic tasks and home skills development.
• Complete records using electronic systems.
• Support in managing challenging behaviour per plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Team player

Experience with challenging behaviour

Job description

Swanton Care is seeking a Waking Night Specialist Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

You will provide practical and emotional support, promote well-being, and help individuals pursue their personal goals in a respectful, person-centred way. This permanent full-time role offers up to 40-hour contracts on site in DL5 and opportunities for progression within our values-driven team.