Waking Night Support Worker

SeeAbility; Tadley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training

Career development

Supportive team

Access pay anytime

Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking a Female Waking Night Support Worker for our Heather House home in Tadley, Hampshire. You’ll stay awake during night shifts to support sixteen young adults living with complex neurological, learning, and physical disabilities.

With 40 hours per week guaranteed, you’ll gain paid training, career development, and a supportive team. A UK manual driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written English
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily routines – from morning care to bedtime
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters

Skills

Good spoken and written English

Full UK manual driving licence

Right to live and work in the UK

Active, practical approach

Caring and resilient mindset

Job description

Role Description

Female Waking Night Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Tadley, Hampshire

Salary: £13.20 per hour (£27,456 per annum) plus benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed – stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential

Visa Sponsorship is not available: Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Make a Real Difference

We are excited to welcome new Waking Night Support Workers to join our home in Tadley. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, champions quality of life, and believes in supporting people to live the lives they choose, while building genuine, trusted relationships, this could be the role for you.

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours –stability you can rely on
• Paid training & career development – grow your skills with us
• Supportive team vibes – you'll never be on your own
• Stream (formally Wagestream) – access your pay when you need it
• More fantastic benefits here - www.seeability.org/appreciation

Is This You?

Do you stay calm when things take time?

Can you explain information clearly and more than once if needed?

Do you value routine, structure and helping others feel safe and confident?

This is a physical, hands-on role, and to succeed you'll have;

• Good spoken and written English
• A full UK manual driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• A practical, active approach to work, with the ability to support people throughout the day
• A caring, positive and resilient mindset

If you genuinely care about people, we can teach you the rest.

How Will You Make a Difference?

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people live fuller, more independent lives by:

• Supporting daily routines – from morning care to bedtime
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
• Contributing to tailored support plans
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
• Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters

Learn more about the role and watch our “Day in the Life of a Support Worker” video to bring it to life!

Please note:

This is a waking night role and requires you to remain awake and vigilant for the duration of your shift. You will be expected to provide active support overnight and must not sleep whilst on duty.

About the Home

We’re home to sixteen incredible young adults living with complex neurological, learning, and physical disabilities, including Juvenile Batten disease and Rett syndrome. Despite their challenges, they lead joyful lives in a warm and supportive environment.

From music therapy and hydrotherapy to festive celebrations and community outings, every day at Heather House is filled with laughter, care, and connection. Help us continue creating unforgettable moments — join our team and make a real difference.

Why This Role Matters

Every day, you’ll be supporting people with:

• Physical and learning disabilities
• Complex health needs
• Juvenile Batten Disease (CLN3)
• Life-limiting neurodegenerative conditions
• Manual handling & personal care

You’ll be helping people achieve everyday wins, building confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. It’s practical, people‑focused, and deeply rewarding work.

Our Benefits

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

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