Waking Night Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression with qualifications

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech in Stevenage is recruiting Wake Night Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role requires a full UK driving license and involves shift work within a brand-new service opening late autumn 2026.

The team supports independence and wellbeing, with full training and a structured induction programme. A rota includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins; enhanced DBS is paid for by CareTech.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Driving license

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Wake Night Support Workers - Must hold a full clean UK manual Driving License

Location: Stevenage
Rate: £13.03 per hour

Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this 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 Wake Night Support Workers to join our service in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 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 – Ripon Road

This is a brand-New Supported Living Service based which is due to open late autumn 2026. This property has been Newley refurbished to a high standard.

This service comprising of six brand-new self-contained flats for people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that may be challenging.

The service is a well-located setting for a care service that promotes independence, providing easy access to local amenities and community facilities. The service is within convenient reach of the area’s shops and supermarkets with excellent public transport. There are nearby parks, green spaces and leisure facilities, the location supports a balanced lifestyle, promoting independence, wellbeing and access to the local community in a well-connected and established residential area

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

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