Waking Nights Support Worker: Empower Independence

Housing Diversity Network; Woodbridge; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave (pro rata)

Bank holidays

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Orwell is seeking a caring Support Worker for waking nights at Fitzwilliam Close in Woodbridge to empower tenants to live full, independent lives. You’ll provide personalised support, including personal care, medication prompts, and tenancy assistance, while keeping accurate records.

This role emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and safety; you will work with families and external partners, follow care plans, and contribute to a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable
• A full driving licence is desirable, but not essential

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with your team to offer consistent, empowering support that helps tenants live independently.
• Respect each tenant’s unique personality, ensuring they have real input and control over their lives.
• Give personalised support that may involve personal care, medication prompts, home organisation, and tenancy matters.
• Keep well‑organised and accurate records that meet CQC and organisational requirements.
• Approach your work with kindness, patience, and creativity, enabling tenants to take safe risks that encourage growth.
• Engage positively with everyone involved in a tenant’s support, including families and external partners.

Skills

Care Certificate

Driving licence

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care

Job description

Orwell is seeking a caring Support Worker for waking nights at Fitzwilliam Close in Woodbridge to empower tenants to live full, independent lives. You’ll provide personalised support, including personal care, medication prompts, and tenancy assistance, while keeping accurate records.

This role emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and safety; you will work with families and external partners, follow care plans, and contribute to a supportive community.