Waking Night Support Worker

Medical Update Online; West Malling; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay access

Fully paid Enhanced DBS

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Award-winning training and ongoing dev

Clear career progression pathways

Contributory pension scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Recommend a Friend £500

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Avenues in West Malling is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team, caring for seven adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. This is a part-time role (30 hours per week) from 10pm to 7am, with a driving licence required.

You will provide overnight support, conduct wellbeing checks, assist with personal care as needed, support with evening and morning routines, and help maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support
• Carry out regular wellbeing checks and respond to any support needs during the night
• Deliver respectful, person-centred personal care where required
• Support with evening and morning routines, helping people prepare for bed and start their day
• Complete accurate records and handovers to the daytime team
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
• Promote dignity, independence and choice at all times

Job description

Support Worker Waking Nights West Malling

Part time 30 hours per week 10pm 7am Any driving license is required

Make a Difference While the World Sleeps

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow and achieve together. We believe that when our teams feel valued, supported and empowered, they help the people we support live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in West Malling, supporting seven adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern.

Working waking nights is about much more than being present. You'll play a vital role in providing reassurance, promoting wellbeing and ensuring the people we support remain safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night. Every shift helps give the people we support and their families peace of mind.

What You'll Be Doing

During your waking night shifts, you'll:

• Provide overnight support, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support
• Carry out regular wellbeing checks and respond to any support needs during the night
• Deliver respectful, person-centred personal care where required
• Support with evening and morning routines, helping people prepare for bed and start their day
• Complete accurate records and handovers to the daytime team
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
• Promote dignity, independence and choice at all times

No two nights are ever the same, and you'll be an important part of helping people feel safe and supported around the clock.

Why Join Avenues?

We invest in our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Early Pay access part of your earned wages before payday
• Fully paid Enhanced DBS
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Award-winning training and ongoing development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Blue Light Card and Benefits website discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
• Recommend a Friend scheme earn up to £500
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while supporting people through the night, we'd love to hear from you.