Waking Night Support Worker: Calm, Safe & Empowered Nights

Jobtrain; Bidford on Avon CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Wagestream access

Wellbeing support and counselling

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to provide person-centred, safe overnight care for adults with learning disabilities. You’ll support with routines, monitor wellbeing, and help maintain independence, aiming to create a calm, reassuring night environment.

Key qualities include patience, strong communication, and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts. Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; a positive attitude matters most.

Qualifications

• Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people’s choices.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Confidence providing personal support when it’s needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; your attitude and values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive, and person-centred support throughout the night, ensuring comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Respond calmly and proactively to any needs, whether that’s offering reassurance, supporting with personal care, or handling unexpected situations.
• Carry out night-time routines with kindness and respect, helping people feel secure and valued.
• Monitor and record wellbeing, following care plans and reporting any concerns to the daytime team to ensure seamless support.
• Promote independence wherever possible, encouraging confidence in night-time routines and decision-making.
• Create a safe, positive environment where individuals can rest well and wake ready to achieve their goals the next day.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring consistency and continuity of care between day and night teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Attitude and values

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Personal support

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to provide person-centred, safe overnight care for adults with learning disabilities. You’ll support with routines, monitor wellbeing, and help maintain independence, aiming to create a calm, reassuring night environment.

Key qualities include patience, strong communication, and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts. Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; a positive attitude matters most.