Waking Night Support Worker - Male

Caretech; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting Support Workers to join our Caterham service in Surrey, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This is a permanent, full-time role offering waking night shifts in a safe, supportive environment that promotes independence and meaningful daily living skills.

The role requires flexibility for arota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments, and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Independent work

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Location: Caterham, Surrey

Rate: £13.03 per hour

Contract: Permanent | Full-time | 40 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role.

Role Description

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Caterham, Surrey supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career.

About the Service – Benares

The service consists of a main house that can potentially accommodate three individuals alongside three self contained flats. The service is situated in an established residential area of Caterham with convenient access to local shops, supermarkets, community facilities and public transport. Nearby amenities and green spaces provide opportunities for individuals to access the local community and participate in meaningful activities.

The service promotes independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing, supporting individuals to develop and maintain their daily living skills while living in a safe and supportive environment.

The role involves providing waking night support, maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the individuals throughout the night, responding to any support needs, and completing appropriate observations and duties as required.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we'll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Closing date: 25 October 2026

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies.