Make Every Night Matter
Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to making a positive difference? We're looking for dedicated Awake Night Support Workers to join our friendly team, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
As an Awake Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, safety, and comfort of the people we support throughout the night. Every individual is unique, so you'll provide personalised support that respects their choices, routines, and communication needs.
About the Role
During your awake night shift, you will:
- Provide person-centred support tailored to individuals’ needs.
- Carry out regular wellbeing, health, and safety checks.
- Support individuals who wake during the night, offering reassurance and practical assistance.
- Assist with personal care (if required) while promoting dignity, privacy, and independence.
- Support individuals who may experience anxiety, sensory needs, or dysregulated behaviours using positive behaviour support approaches.
- Administer or assist with medication in line with training and company policies.
- Complete accurate records, incident reports, and detailed handovers.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies, following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring, and respectful.
- Patient and understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Reliable, observant, and able to remain alert throughout the night.
- Positive, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to promoting choice, dignity, inclusion, and independence.
Previous experience in social care is welcomed but not essential. We value your attitude and commitment just as much as your experience, and full training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rates.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Opportunities to gain recognised health and social care qualifications.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Employee wellbeing programme.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Employee recognition and reward schemes.
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Commitment to safeguarding adults at risk.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential as all locations are accessible via public transport.
Join Our Team
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to help people with learning disabilities and autism feel safe, valued, and supported every night. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your compassion and dedication can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred support.
Please contact: [email protected]
Pay: £24,420.00-£36,119.47 per year
Work Location: In person
