Weekend Waking Night Support Worker for Independence

iBC Healthcare; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and PBS training

Health & Social Care Diplomas (Level 2

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

28 Days Annual Leave

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

IBC Healthcare is seeking a Weekend Waking Night Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for an adult with learning disabilities in Mansfield (NG19). This weekend role runs 30 hours across Friday to Sunday, with nights and a person-centred care approach.

You will work from an individualised plan within a PBS framework, promoting routine, independence, and genuine wellbeing in the client's home and community. Training and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or behaviours of concern.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma‑informed practice.
• Experience with personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred, therapeutic support tailored to the individual's needs, preferences and goals.
• Promote independence and meaningful choice in all aspects of daily life.
• Support with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect.
• Support medication administration in line with policy.
• Support daily living tasks, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, appointments as opportunities to build skills and confidence.
• Actively encourage community access and social inclusion, tailored to the person's interests.
• Follow the support plan, risk assessment and positive behaviour support plan consistently.
• Recognise early signs of distress and respond using de‑escalation techniques, minimising restrictive practice.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and records.
• Work collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PBS understanding

De-escalation

Communication

Observation

Calm under pressure

Professional boundaries

Personal care

Rights & independence

Job description

IBC Healthcare is seeking a Weekend Waking Night Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for an adult with learning disabilities in Mansfield (NG19). This weekend role runs 30 hours across Friday to Sunday, with nights and a person-centred care approach.

You will work from an individualised plan within a PBS framework, promoting routine, independence, and genuine wellbeing in the client's home and community. Training and career development are offered.