Waking Nights Support Worker

1st Homecare; Swadlincote; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living services is seeking Waking Nights Support Workers in Swadlincote. The role involves supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities to live independently, fostering community participation, and ensuring a fulfilling life. Full-time and part-time positions are available, offering competitive pay and numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday annually

Accredited training

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Candidates should demonstrate at least six specified qualities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their homes.
• Assist with financial management, medication administration, and domestic tasks.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Good Communicator

Flexible

Caring

Job description

Waking Nights Support Worker

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Immediate interviews available!

Real Life Options has opened a new Supported Living service in Swadlincote to support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. We offer personalized support packages to promote independence, enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives in their own homes. The purpose-built accommodation consists of individual apartments.

The service includes 14 apartments for individuals with mild learning disabilities and 4 apartments for those with higher complex needs.

The role

You will support individuals in their homes to live as independently as possible. Responsibilities include following daily plans, assisting with financial management, domestic tasks, medication administration, and potentially personal care and meal preparation. You will also support maintaining relationships and fostering new friendships.

A key part of the role is encouraging participation in community activities to promote social inclusion. You will seek opportunities for personal growth, such as volunteering or further education.

Shift patterns typically include:

• 9pm to 7am and 10pm to 8am (Waking Nights)

Full-time and part-time positions are available. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits and Rewards

We value our staff and offer competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and job satisfaction. Additional benefits include:

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday annually, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Accredited training to develop your skills
• Employer-contributed pension scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time staff)
• £10,000 Life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, financial and legal advice)
• Discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial wellbeing schemes
• Refer a Friend Bonus (terms apply)
• Recognition initiatives

Our workplace values are: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. We seek candidates who demonstrate at least six of the following qualities: Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive.

Please check your email regularly, including junk folders, as initial contact will often be via email.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fair recruitment, training, and promotion practices, ensuring a respectful, inclusive work environment. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or other needs. Please inform us if you require support during the application process.

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