Waking Night Support Worker

CJP Outreach; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellbeing Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

LOV E rewards and recognition

Random Gifts of Kindness

In The Loop app

Comprehensive training programme and

Fully paid DBS check

Refer a Friend Scheme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

CJP Outreach is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to join a dedicated care team in Bristol. This 24/7 support role operates on a 2:1 ratio and involves rotating 12-hour waking night shifts for a male recipient in his own home.

The successful candidate will be reliable, proactive and patient, able to maintain dignity, safety and wellbeing through the night, with prior experience in similar roles or with complex needs and PBS knowledge being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reliable and attentive to a care recipient's needs.
• Calm, relaxed, and resilient under night-time conditions.
• Proactive approach to person-centred support and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred waking night support in a 2:1 staffing ratio.
• Identify potential triggers affecting mental health and wellbeing.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies where applicable.
• Collaborate with the person to create and follow tailored support plans.
• Assist with life skills, including cooking, personal hygiene and budgeting.
• Support ongoing health needs, appointments and medication.

Skills

Reliability

Attentiveness

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Proactive

Communication

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join a dedicated team of support workers. This is a Male Waking Night Support Worker position providing support on a 24/7 basis with a 2:1 staffing ratio. You will work rotational 12-hour waking night shifts.

Waking Nights

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will remain awake throughout your night shift, providing consistent 2:1 support, promoting the gentleman's safety, comfort, dignity and wellbeing and responding to his needs as they arise.

This Waking Night Support Worker role is an important part of the 24/7 support package and requires someone who is reliable, attentive and able to provide consistent support throughout the night.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Male Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing person-centred support for a gentleman in his 30s who is a wheelchair user and receives 2:1 support in his own home.

He loves computer games, going to the gym and swimming. He also enjoys the cinema, bowling, visiting the pub, playing guitar and listening to music.

We are looking for a Male Support Worker who is proactive, fun, upbeat and naturally bubbly. You will also need to be calm, relaxed and resilient, and fond of animals, as the gentleman has a pet cat.

You will join a dynamic and resilient team that values diversity, promotes inclusion and fosters a supportive environment.

You will preferably have experience working as a Waking Night Support Worker or supporting people with:

• Cerebral palsy
• Autism
• Complex behavioural needs
• Trauma-informed care

Ideally, your experience will be in community-based settings, such as supported living or community care. Previous experience as a Waking Night Support Worker and knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

As a Waking Night Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and dignity.
• Working with the person to identify potential triggers that may lead to mental health decline or behaviours of concern.
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to improve quality of life.
• Collaborating with the person to create and implement tailored support plans.
• Assisting with essential life skills, including cooking, personal hygiene, budgeting and household management.
• Supporting medication, medical appointments and overall health and wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate care records, documenting progress, incidents and outcomes.
• Working closely with colleagues, family members, external professionals and other agencies to ensure holistic care.

We are looking for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker who can build a positive relationship, provide consistent support and help this gentleman enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life.

This vacancy is advertised for male applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, where being male is an occupational requirement for this particular role. This is based on the individual's needs, privacy and dignity and the nature of the personal support provided.

Why You'll Love Working With Us!

• Making a difference everyday
• Employee Wellbeing Scheme, including free face-to-face counselling, helplines, and online support
• Employee Discount Scheme with savings on shopping, fuel, and everyday essentials
• L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) rewards and recognition programme
• Random Gifts of Kindness throughout the year
• "In The Loop" company community app connecting teams across the organisation
• Comprehensive training programme and career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS checkRefer a Friend Scheme worth up to £500
• Company pension scheme