Waking Night Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CareTech’s King George Close service in Bromsgrove is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to provide person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) on a rota, with an emphasis on building independence and safety during night shifts.

You will deliver high-quality support, maintain records, follow Positive Behaviour Support plans, and work closely with the team to respond calmly to

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a qualification in Health and Social Care
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans
• Build trusting and professional relationships
• Support individuals during periods of emotional distress
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care (where required)
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support with appointments, activities, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a team

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker Location: Bromsgrove Worcester Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ 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.

We are recruiting Waking Support Workers to join our service in Bromsgrove, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, including behaviours that may challenge.

We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Whether you are new to care or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career while truly making an impact.

This is not a traditional care role.

We are seeking people who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and support individuals through some of the most challenging moments in their lives.

About the Service

• King George Close King George Close is a residential care home located in a quiet residential street.

The service supports up to five young people with a range of mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

Our focus is on supporting individuals to develop independence and progress on their personal journey.

About the People We Support

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Emotional dysregulation
• Self-harm behaviours
• Suicidal ideation
• Absconding behaviours
• Complex trauma backgrounds
• Behaviours that challenge services

Our aim is to create a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment where individuals can develop emotional regulation, independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts
• Days out (theme parks, meals, social activities, Christmas markets)
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local community and parks
• Cooking and baking to build life skills

The Role As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans
• Build trusting and professional relationships
• Support individuals during periods of emotional distress
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care (where required)
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support with appointments, activities, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a team

Who We’re Looking For?

We are seeking individuals who are: Caring and patient Calm and emotionally resilient Compassionate and non-judgemental Professional in challenging situations Respectful, positive, and resilient Confident in setting clear and consistent boundaries Team players with a positive attitude Strong communicators with basic IT and written skills Flexible and reliable

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to work towards a qualification in Health and Social Care
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with autism
• Experience supporting mental health needs
• Experience supporting individuals with self-

No previous experience?

No problem.

If you have the right values and willingness to learn, we will provide full training and a structured induction programme.