Waking Night Support Worker: Compassionate Care

Discovery; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime uplift

Flexible shift patterns

30 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Learn to drive scheme

Job summary

Discovery is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Grove Court in Shepton Mallet to provide overnight support, ensuring safety, comfort, and wellbeing. The role is lone-working, with duties including personal care, bedtime routines, and discreet continence support when needed, in the resident’s own home.

You will maintain routines, support wakeful periods, monitor wellbeing, and document updates. The position requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable candidate with a genuine desire to help others.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using technology to keep accurate records.
• Willing to complete DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support from 10pm to 7am.
• Assist with personal care and routines.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to needs.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming home.
• Update records and follow support plans.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Independent work

Team player

Empathy

Record-keeping

Job description

Discovery is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker for Grove Court in Shepton Mallet to provide overnight support, ensuring safety, comfort, and wellbeing. The role is lone-working, with duties including personal care, bedtime routines, and discreet continence support when needed, in the resident’s own home.

You will maintain routines, support wakeful periods, monitor wellbeing, and document updates. The position requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to work independently within a