Waking Night Support Worker

Caretech; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend Bonus

Holiday Allowance

DBS Check Free

Blue Light Card

Pension

Wellbeing EAP

Awards Evening

Recognition Schemes

Career Progression

CareTech Foundation

Job summary

Cambian Group Plc in Peterborough is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This part-time role involves night shifts on a rota basis and supports independence, daily living skills, and wellbeing.

You will work with a wheelchair-using service user at Ellwood Avenue, maintain records, and participate in team duties.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking caring, patient and respectful individuals with a positive and resilient approach.
• Good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to progress to Level 2 Health & Social Care and complete an induction programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Skills

Caring

Patient

Respectful

Teamwork

Communication

IT basics

Written skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Rate: £13.03 per hour
Permanent | Partl-time | 25 hours per week (rota-based)

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 a Waking Night Support Workers to join our service in Peterborough, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Ellwood Avenue

Ellwood Road is a unique supported living service in Peterborough, providing tailored care and support for a single adult who attends full time education and has complex care needs. The service user is a wheelchair user who is PEG fed and requires full support with personal care and moving and handling.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.