Waking Night Support Worker - Banbury Lodge

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Banbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee of the Month Scheme

Blue Light Card

Wellness Programme with BUPA

Free Training and Development

Birthday Off

Company Pension Scheme

Free On-site Parking

Employee Appreciation Days

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres seeks a Waking Night Support Worker for Banbury Lodge in Oxfordshire. The role involves overnight welfare checks, risk management, and supporting safe night-time routines from 19:30 to 08:00 on a rolling 2-week rota.

Shifts include 19:30–08:00 with 3 or 4 shifts per week. The organisation offers development opportunities, perks, and a mission to provide person-centred addiction treatment.

Qualifications

• Desirable criteria include strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently overnight and as part of a wider team.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar).
• Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strong boundary-setting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing overnight care and welfare checks in line with individual care and risk management plans.
• Encouraging appropriate night-time routines and managing client behaviour in line with policy.
• Preparing rooms, documentation, and client packs for admissions and ensuring discharge paperwork is completed accurately.
• Supporting safe medication management, including handovers, counts, and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintaining clear, accurate records and completing handovers for the day team.
• Ensuring communal and client areas are clean, safe, and ready for the following day.
• Carrying out security and health & safety checks, escalating concerns where required.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and working collaboratively to support continuity of care.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Google Suite

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker (Recovery)

Banbury Lodge – Oxfordshire (OX16)

£12.98 per hour | 43.75 hours per week

Rolling 2-week rota

Shifts: 19:30 – 08:00

Week 1: 3 shifts | Week 2: 4 shifts

Do you have a passion to help people? Come and work for The UK's leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab provider. Our mission is to provide high quality, person-centred, safe and effective treatment. We believe that anyone experiencing challenges with addiction & mental health is able to recover and achieve their true potential.

Join our mission as a Waking Night Support Worker, at our centre, Banbury Lodge, Oxfordshire!

Why Join UKAT as a Waking Night Support Worker?

• Employee of the Month Scheme – You could receive up to £100 each month!
• Blue Light Card – Enjoy thousands of discounts at your favourite retailers.
• Wellness Programme with BUPA – Your health and well-being are a priority.
• Free Training and Development – Grow your skills with our ongoing opportunities.
• Birthday Off – Celebrate your special day with an extra day off!
• Company Pension Scheme – Plan for your future with our pension plan.
• Free On-site Parking – Hassle-free parking available for our team.
• Employee Appreciation Days – Win prizes and recognition for outstanding contributions.

Our Core Values:

At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:

• Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Main Responsibilities of the Waking Night Support Worker:

• Providing overnight care and welfare checks in line with individual care and risk management plans.
• Encouraging appropriate night-time routines and managing client behaviour in line with policy.
• Preparing rooms, documentation, and client packs for admissions and ensuring discharge paperwork is completed accurately.
• Supporting safe medication management, including handovers, counts, and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintaining clear, accurate records and completing handovers for the day team.
• Ensuring communal and client areas are clean, safe, and ready for the following day.
• Carrying out security and health & safety checks, escalating concerns where required.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and working collaboratively to support continuity of care.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently overnight and as part of a wider team.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar).
• Excellent listening skills and emotional intelligence.
• Confidence working safely and effectively on your own.
• Strong boundary-setting and negotiation skills.
• Experience creating and reviewing risk management plans.
• A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach.
• Ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations.
• Strong customer-focused mindset.

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Process:

• If successful in your initial application, our talent acquisition specialist will contact you to discuss the role further.
• You'll then be invited for a face-to-face interview following a successful phone call.
• After the interview, we'll inform you of the outcome within 5 - 7 working days.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all