Waking Night Support Worker — Calm, Compassionate Care

Discovery; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime uplift

Flexible shifts

30 days annual leave

Learn to Drive scheme

Pension

Enhanced DBS paid for

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a calm, safe, and meaningful night-time environment for residents living with autism and learning disabilities. You will be part of a small, supportive team in a home where four residents are cared for overnight by trusted colleagues, focusing on presence, reassurance and dignity.

Your duties include safety checks, maintaining cleanliness, precise record-keeping, and supporting residents in a way that respects their

Qualifications

• Candidates should show compassion and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to stay calm and reassuring in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work night shifts and follow support plans precisely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular safety checks to keep residents secure.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic living space for a welcoming environment.
• Record information accurately in IT systems and logs.
• Create a calm, therapeutic night-time atmosphere to support wellbeing.
• Support residents with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Work independently while contributing to a supportive team.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Empathy

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Discovery is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a calm, safe, and meaningful night-time environment for residents living with autism and learning disabilities. You will be part of a small, supportive team in a home where four residents are cared for overnight by trusted colleagues, focusing on presence, reassurance and dignity.

Your duties include safety checks, maintaining cleanliness, precise record-keeping, and supporting residents in a way that respects their