Waking Night Support Worker

1 week ago

Consett, United Kingdom Easton Care Ltd Full time

**Job Title**: Waking Night Support Worker - Supported Living (Learning disabilities & Autism)

**Location**: Consett, Head Office is Lumley Park, Chester Le Street.

**Reports to**: Senior Support Worker/Registered Manager

**Hours**: Full-time/Part-time roles available on a 2-week rolling rota

**Hourly rate**: Starting from £13.50

**Teams to People**: We are recruiting a team to support a young adult within their first home. Providing care, support and creativity to engage and enrich this person’s life. To build a good rapport with this young person and support them whilst they navigate into a new environment and routine.

**Job Purpose**: To provide high-quality, person-centred support for people with additional needs and autism. Our waking night support worker will work on a 2:1 staffing ratio, supporting within a home environment to ensure the safety and comfort within the home during out of hours.

**Key Responsibilities**:
To remain alert and responsive to the needs of the people within the home during the night.

Housekeeping, support with maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the home.

Provide practical and emotional support tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and care plans.

Work on a 2:1 basis to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of the people supported.

Promote independence by encouraging daily living skills and personal care.

Implement and follow individualised support plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.

Provide personal care support in accordance with care plans.

Build positive, trusting relationships with individuals, their families, and external professionals.

Maintain accurate records of support provided, incidents, and progress towards personal goal outcomes.

Safeguard the welfare and rights of individuals, following organisational policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent and high-quality support.

**Person Specification**

**Essential**:
Previous experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs.

Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting people with additional needs and autism.

Ability to work flexibly to cover annual leave.

Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written).

Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work as part of a team.

Willingness to participate in training (including safeguarding, autism awareness, and positive behaviour support).

Good organisational skills and time keeping.

**Desirable**:
Knowledge of autism and associated conditions.

Full UK driving licence (if required for community access).

Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care, (Care Certificate and/or Level 2 in adult Care).

Knowledge of safeguarding and CQC legislation.

Understanding of Challenging behaviour and Positive behaviour support

**What We Offer**

Competitive salary and benefits, including 10% annual salary bonus based on personal development plan.

Referral scheme per new employee (awarded after probation).

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Opportunities for career progression within a supportive organisation.

Employee well-being and support programmes.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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