Waking Night Support Worker

The Vacancy

Davyhulme is one of our new purpose built, state of the art residential homes in South Manchester supporting 5 adults with autism and learning disabilities to be independent and achieve their own individual outcomes.

As a Waking Nights Residential Support Worker, you will empower and promote independence in the people we support during the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of care and providing guidance to the team on shift. Your role will include monitoring individuals throughout the night, accurately recording any achievements, health observations, outcomes, and concerns. You will also develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure a calm, positive night-time environment and the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support during night shifts.
• Monitor health and well-being, completing all required records accurately.
• Respond to emergencies and call on sleep-in staff when necessary.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment and uphold safeguarding policies.
• Support continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Complete night-time duties, including cleaning and monitoring tasks.

What we’re looking for

• Level 2 diploma in residential Health and social care, or be willing to work towards
• Passionate about person-centred care
• Resilient and tenacious
• Positive and proactive
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £26,468.87 - 27,680.47 (dependent on qualifications)
• Clearly defined career pathways
• Healthcare cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
• Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme to earn up to an extra £2000!
• Bright Stars scheme, employee of the month
• Overtime and extra sleep-in opportunities available
• All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work
• Salary sacrifice schemes – pension, cycle to work and electric vehicle
• Life assurance (2 x salary)

Safeguarding Requirement: Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Company

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] it will be worthwhile.

The Benefits

• Meals provided at work
• Referral and Reward Schemes
• Life Assurance Policy
• Simply Health Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Development