Waking Night Support Worker

Sense; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for support in Trowbridge, Wiltshire is looking for a Waking Night Support Worker. This part-time role (30 hours/week) involves supporting residents with needs overnight. Ideal candidates should be positive, caring, and willing to learn communication methods to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 offered, along with generous benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free access to mindfulness application

Free access to over 100 training courses

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated individual to support residents during Waking Night shifts.
• Willingness to learn alternative methods of communication.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with needs overnight, including personal care and medication.
• Engage residents in social activities and help them with daily tasks.

Skills

Positive, with a can-do attitude

Caring and empathetic

Good understanding of supporting people with complex needs

Knowledge of BSL and other communication methods

Job description

Looking for a new challenge?

Are you friendly, upbeat and enthusiastic? Would you be willing to learn alternative methods of communication to effectively support the people living here? Then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for reliable and motivated Waking Night Support Workers to join our small service in Trowbridge, Wiltshire!

This is a Part Time role, 30 hours per week for £13.00 per hour (inclusive of allowances). The role involves working alongside our current Waking Night Staff to support our residents with any needs overnight. Shifts are 9:30pm - 7:30am, varying over a two week rolling rota and can be further discussed at interview.

We support activities from day to day things like washing and cleaning to swimming, visiting places of interest, day trips, theatre/cinema visits and exploring the beautiful countryside on our doorstep plus much more.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can‑do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role
• Have a good understanding of supporting people with complex needs
• Some knowledge of BSL and other communication methods
• No two days will be the same

Support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role in Trowbridge, Wiltshire might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning, and general checks completed at night
• Personal care and hygiene
• Medication and wellbeing
• Their social life and nightlife

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 proud to be 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.

Benefits

• 32 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays pro rata
• 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 needs one
• A £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

Ready to make a difference?

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. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that 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 as such no fee will be payable.

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

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/