Waking Night Support Worker

Caretech UK Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd. is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for their Wisbech service. You will provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, including personal care, daily living tasks, and community access.

The role follows a 37.5-hour rota, including nights, with full training and ongoing development. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be reliable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and within

Qualifications

• Willingness to work toward Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and independently when required.
• Flexible and reliable with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support according to individual care plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support community activities, appointments and outings.

Skills

Care values

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Willingness to work toward Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Location: Wisbech

Rate: £13.03 per hour

Permanent | Part-Time | 37.50 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 Worker to join our service in Wisbech, 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 – Kinderley

Supported Living, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

Our service user requires 2:1 support during the day and 2:1 support overnight (including one waking night and one sleep-in).

Service User Interests

• Lego


• Arts and crafts


• Music


• Harry Potter


• Shopping


• Trips to the beach

You will

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans


• Assist with daily living skills


• Our service user requires full support with personal care


• 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 Diploma 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.

Strictly no agencies

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