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About the Role
Are you looking for a rewarding career pathway with a company that specialises in supporting adults and children with autism, mental health conditions, and learning difficulties? Or are you looking to step into a support worker role for the first time and prefer the dynamics of night shifts?
We welcome applications from candidates with no prior care experience. Those with experience may have previously worked as a Night Care Assistant, Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Waking Night Support Worker, or Mental Health Care Worker.
Cascade are looking for full-time, enthusiastic Night Support Workers to join our growing team. Over the past year, Cascade have opened 2 residential homes in Norwich with scope to open more in the coming year. With Cascade’s ethos being at the centre of everything we do, we are looking for committed, like-minded individuals to join our team and continue to provide exceptional, person-centred care through the night. Does this interest you?
Key Responsibilities
- Night-time Care: Deliver person-centred care and support during the night in accordance with agreed standards and regulations (CQC/Ofsted where applicable).
- Monitoring & Safety: Conduct regular, non-intrusive safety checks on residents throughout the night to ensure their wellbeing and security.
- Evening & Morning Routine: Assist residents with evening settling routines and morning preparation, including breakfast and personal care where required.
- Behaviour Support: Provide a calming presence and support residents who may wake up distressed, managing behaviours that challenge effectively and safely.
- Domestic Duties: Undertake light household tasks during quieter hours (e.g., laundry, cleaning, and prepping for the next day) to maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed digital night logs, incident reports, and contribute effectively to handover notes for the day team.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, reliable, and flexible approach to working night shifts.
- Ability to work independently and maintain high alertness during night-time hours.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage behaviours that may challenge.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting residents’ rights.
- Willingness to work across different sites in the Norwich area if required.
- Training & Development
- Care Certificate to be completed within 12 weeks of employment.
Important Information
Cascade Children’s Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.’
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
- For Children’s Services: Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care within 2 years (if not already held).
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities provided.
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
