Waking Night Support Worker - 1:1 Care & Independence

Potens Group; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits

Job summary

Potens Group is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for a residential service in Port Talbot. You will support adults with learning disabilities, providing 1-1 care during waking nights from 8 pm to 8 am.

You will contribute to their well-being, help develop life skills, and stay engaged with community activities. A driving licence (manual) is preferred, and the role involves weekend shifts on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and multitask to support people
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with the people we support and colleagues
• Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on practical tasks
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends
• Driver's license (manual) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and, at times, 2-1 support for residents
• Promote and monitor positive well-being among the individuals
• Engage with residents’ likes and interests to support their choices
• Develop and maintain community links and access leisure activities
• Assist with personal care when required
• Work on a rota including weekends and unsocial hours

Skills

Independent working

Relationship building

Delivery under pressure

Quick learner

Hands-on

Flexible - ro t a shifts

Driver's license (manual)

Job description

Potens Group is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for a residential service in Port Talbot. You will support adults with learning disabilities, providing 1-1 care during waking nights from 8 pm to 8 am.

You will contribute to their well-being, help develop life skills, and stay engaged with community activities. A driving licence (manual) is preferred, and the role involves weekend shifts on a rotating basis.