Waking Night Support Worker

Avenues Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service in Bury St Edmunds is looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities. You will support individuals with daily tasks and promote their independence, all while receiving award-winning training. The role offers flexibility, competitive pay of £24,829 per year, and a range of employee benefits, including early pay access and wellbeing support. If you're driven by the desire to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Early Pay access

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working hours

Paid annual leave

Award-winning training

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Recommend a Friend bonus

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities or care experience preferred.
• Ability to encourage independence and connection with the community.
• Valid driver's license desirable due to location.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities to live independently.
• Assist with daily tasks such as shopping and cooking.
• Provide personal care while respecting their dignity.

Skills

Supporting adults with disabilities

Encouraging community connections

Providing personal care

Communication skills

Job description

Looking for a job that feels good? Become a Support Worker with Avenues

Waking Night Support Worker

20 Hours Part time Only - shifts times are 22:00 - 08:00

£24,829 per year

Drivers with own car highly desirable due to the location of the role, rural villages between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds

If you're ready for a career where you can make a real difference, meet amazing people, and go home knowing you've helped someone live life their way - we'd love to hear from you!

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve together. We believe happy, well-supported staff help people live their best lives - and that's what we're all about.

We are looking for a Support Workers to work with across our Bury St Edmund's & Stowmarket services supporting adults with Acquired Brain Injuries, degenerative conditions and complex health needs

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, or physical disabilities to live independently
• Helping people with everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, or managing money
• Encouraging people to connect with friends, family, and the community
• Providing personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Making each day meaningful - and having fun while you do it!

We have a variety of services across Stowmarket, from supported living homes to self-contained flats and outreach work. We'll chat with you to find the best fit.

New to care? Don't worry! We'll give you all the training you need - including free, nationally recognised qualifications to help your career grow.

What You'll Get:

• Early Pay - access your wages before payday
• Paid enhanced DBS (so no cost to you)
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award-winning training to boost your skills
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, and more (Blue Light Card & Bene£its site)
• Recommend a Friend bonus - up to £500
• 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling

We believe everyone deserves the chance to shine. If you have a disability and meet the basic job criteria, we'll guarantee you an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Sound good? Apply today - your feel-good career starts here!