Waking Night Support Worker

Sense; Barry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to support six adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities in their own home. This permanent role offers contracts up to 37.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate starting at £12.50 and enhanced rates for night shifts. Ideal candidates are caring, patient, and have good communication skills. Flexibility is essential, and a full UK driver's license is desirable. This role provides an enriching opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Enhanced sick pay

Wisdom app for mindfulness

Free DBS check

£350 refer-a-friend scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Access to online training courses

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in caring/support work is desirable.
• Full UK driver's license is desirable.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments or learning difficulties is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Accompany clients to community activities.
• Promote and support individuals’ social life and personal care.

Skills

Caring and patient

Good communicator

Empathetic

Experience in support work

BSL skills

Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments

Job description

Job Overview

Looking for a new challenge? Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families.

You will join our amazing Supported Living team in Tonypandy as a Waking Night Support Worker, supporting six adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities in their own home and with activities out in the community.

This is a permanent role with contracts available up to 37.5 hours per week.

We are offering an hourly rate from £12.50 with enhanced rates for night shifts, overtime and annual pay reviews/rises.

The shifts are varied and generally 10pm-7am, Monday-Sunday. Flexibility is essential to support the valuable service we provide. You may occasionally be required to pick up day shifts.

A Full UK Driver's License is desirable for this role.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
• Free DBS check if your role requires one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive, with a can‑do attitude.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Good communicators and listeners.
• Have caring/support work experience desirable.
• Have right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license desirable.
• BSL skills desirable.
• Knowledge of multi‑sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
• No two days will be the same.

Job Responsibilities

• Support people with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning, managing finances and appointments.
• Accompany clients to community activities, shopping, or other trips.
• Promote and support individuals’ social life and personal care as unique to each person.
• Work within a care plan and deliver personalised, creative and flexible support.
• Engage in ongoing development and training.

Company Overview

About Sense: We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is a Disability Confident Leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. It is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We recommend you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/