Waking Night Support Worker

Keys Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in the UK is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to assist adults with dual diagnoses, promoting independence and providing care during the night. Responsibilities include supporting daily routines, facilitating skills development, and ensuring healthcare needs are met. Qualified applicants will have access to training opportunities and a variety of employee benefits. This full-time role values fair pay with enhanced scales for experience.

Benefits

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 Referral Bonus

Amazing Discount Scheme

Circle wellbeing support

Comprehensive onboarding programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be over the age of 18 due to the vulnerable nature of the people supported.
• Must pass a full enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines and independence.
• Facilitate personal skill development through support and encouragement.
• Accompany individuals to healthcare appointments when necessary.

Skills

Prompting independence

Supporting personal skills development

Healthcare assistance

Life skills teaching

Personal care assistance

Domestic task assistance

Education

QCF qualifications

Job description

We support adults who have a dual diagnosis of Autism or a mild Learning Disability, our aim is to promote independence and positive experiences. Staff support our residents to manage and learn to accept themselves as autistic individuals with their own unique set of strengths as well as any struggles they face. In a setting where verbal communication may be limited, observing the smiles and positive body language of the people supported holds profound significance. It’s a testament to our home’s dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where people feel valued and encouraged to showcase their abilities. Everyone supported at our home has unique skills and abilities and staff endeavour to provide meaningful opportunities.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be involved in the day‑to‑day support and routine of the people within the service including:

• Prompting people we support with independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Maintaining and helping with health care needs, including accompanying service users to routine appointments or administering medication.
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking.

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programmes and confidence‑building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues. As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career. No agencies please. Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

Veteran Friendly Policies

• Guaranteed interview for current and former service personnel who meet role criteria.
• Veterans Peer Support Network within teams.
• Military Awareness and support to colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Dependent on experience and qualification.
• Full enhanced DBS check paid by Keys Group, including renewals.
• Qualifications: We offer a variety of QCF qualifications and support career development.

Benefits & Development Opportunities

• Circle – a hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases.
• Amazing Discount Scheme – at high‑street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that employees will have access to.
• NEST Pension Scheme – matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Fair & Competitive Pay – Real Living Wage Employer ensuring fair pay with enhanced pay scales that recognise qualifications and experience.
• £500 Referral Bonus – refer talented individuals to Keys Group and share a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme – paid comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.