Waking Night Support Worker

Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Specialist training

Career progression opportunities

Employee benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced DBS provided

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Ltd are hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to assist an 18‑year‑old in Gloucester. The role involves 36 hours per week, overnight shifts (10pm‑7am), with a focus on independence and wellbeing.

No personal care is required, but a patient, empathetic approach is essential, including comfort with a dog in the home. Training is provided, with clear career progression and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and person‑centred approach to care.
• Resilient, patient, and able to cope with mental health challenges.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work in a home environment with a dog present.

Responsibilities

• Support an 18‑year‑old young woman as she transitions into her own home and develops independence.
• Provide non‑personal care, wellbeing support, and essential daily assistance in a home setting.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Location:Abbeydale, Gloucester

Shift Pattern:10pm - 7am.

Hours:36

Pay Rate:£13.16 per hour

Sponsorship:Not available for this role

Make a Real Difference with an Award-Winning Care Provider

At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person‑centred health and social care. We support adults with complex needs to live empowered, meaningful lives — and we invest just as deeply in the wellbeing, development, and success of our staff.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:

• Large Business of the Year – C2S Business Awards 2026
• Best National Home Care Employer (UK) – Great British Care Awards 2025
• Excellence in Social Care Training – GCPA Awards 2024
• Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
• Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022

About the Person You’ll Be Supporting & Your Role

We are looking for a bubbly, caring, and positive Support Worker to support an 18-year-old young woman as she transitions into her own home and develops her independence. She has autism and experiences mental health challenges, so we are seeking someone patient, understanding, and committed to providing person‑centred support. She is a huge Taylor Swift fan, loves music, and adores her dog, so applicants must be comfortable working in a home where a dog is present. No personal care is required for this role.

What We’re Looking For

cliché – however we really are looking for people who care! We believe the qualities of a great Support Worker are being empathetic, supportive, resilient, respectful and courageous and that is all you will need to succeed within this role.

What We Offer

Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference, you’ll receive:

• Comprehensive induction and specialist training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits, lifestyle savings & wellbeing support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Online counselling and GP access
• Enhanced DBS provided

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about empowering others and ready to make a meaningful impact in specialist care, we’d love to hear from you.

Questions? Call our team on 0330 320 9144, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.