Waking Night Support Worker (Non-Complex)
Hours: Minimum 24-36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 20:00 – 08:00
About Us
New Direction Support is a growing care organisation proudly holding GOLD accreditation from Investors in People. We provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with additional needs, helping them live independently and access opportunities within their communities.
Due to a new service user joining our service, we are recruiting a Non-Complex Waking Night Support Worker to join our professional and supportive team in Plymouth.
The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of our night-time support services, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of the people we support. You will work in line with individual support plans and company policies, supporting people in their own homes and within the community where required.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Support people with a variety of Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health needs
- Support individuals to access the community and any employment opportunities
- Follow and support Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Plans
- Support people within their own homes to maintain tenancies
- Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
Important Qualities
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Robust and confident in dealing with challenging situations
- Caring and compassionate in their approach
- Patient and understanding
- Motivated to follow systems that support a positive approach
- Flexible to meet the needs of the people we support
- Strong communicators
- Able to follow policies and procedures accurately
Expectations
- Rostered weekend working will be required as part of the role
- Minimum 24-36 hour contracts
- Waking night shifts: 20:00 – 08:00
- Flexibility (rota runs from 19th to 18th)
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free DBS
- New Employee Bonus Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Full training provided
- Overtime opportunities
- Career development and funded qualifications
- Increased holiday entitlement with long service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Strong team support
Why Join New Direction Support?
- Investors in People Gold accredited organisation
- Supportive management and team culture
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Make a real difference in people’s lives
If you are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker role in Plymouth and want to join a caring, professional, and expanding organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
