Night Support Worker

DescriptionJob Title:NightSupport WorkerOrganisation: Leicestershire County CouncilWorkLocation:The Trees Short Breaks Deveron Way Hinckley LE10 0XDWorkerCategory:Fixed Location WorkerSalary: 25995 - 26409 per annum (pro rata for part time) (13.46 - 13.68 per hour)WorkingHours:33.25 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays.) Please note the shift pattern for this job is between 21.00-08.00 over 7 days.ContractType:PermanentClosing Date: 1st October 2025Interview Date(s):8th October 2025This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to peoples lives Our friendly team at The Trees Short Breaks in Hinckley are looking for Two Night support workers (waking nights) to join our team. The Trees Short breaks is a purpose-built respite home in Hinckley providing respite care for adults with learning disability Autism Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team to provide person centred care.In return you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme along with a generous annual leave entitlement.About the RoleWe are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks unit.You willdeliver night support providing assistance with personal care promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.You dont need to have any previous formal experience in care we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity.We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Councils Employee Code of Conduct Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.About YouTo apply for this postyou must be able to meet all of the following:Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support and maximising independence;Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;The ability to write clear and concise records;Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;Wed also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.Interested in Flexible WorkingWe are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Thereforewherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstanceswhilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.For more information or an informal discussion please contact:Name: Sharon DuffusTelephone: Email: How to ApplyLeicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.To apply for this job please click Apply Now. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post pleasecontact our Employee Service Centre: applying for this post you agree to ourTerms and Conditions. Key Skills Internal Control,Academics,Corporate Marketing,Autocad,Java,Arbitration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 25995 - 26409