Waking Night Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

Job Description

Waking Night Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

The Conifers, Fordham, Colchester, Essex

£12.82 per hour

2 nights week one / 3 nights week two

Important Information

We are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if necessary be registered with the Displaced Workers Pool. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with CQC requirements.

This role is restricted to female applicants only due to the personal care needs and privacy of the individual we support. This constitutes a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Make a genuine difference while others sleep.

We are looking for a caring, reliable and proactive Waking Night Support Worker with a calm, observant and dependable approach to join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in our small, independent residential care home in Fordham.

This is more than a night support role, it is an opportunity to provide reassurance, promote wellbeing, respond to individual needs and help ensure the people we support feel safe, comfortable and valued through the night.

Working at The Conifers means joining a supportive team where quality of care matters, relationships matter, and your contribution is genuinely appreciated.

About Us

We are a small, independent social care organisation located in Fordham, Colchester.

Our residential care setting supports 7 adults with learning disabilities

5 clients live in our spacious bungalow, ‘The Conifers’, with a beautiful garden and heated outdoor pool

2 clients live in our new, self-contained independent flats, each requiring dedicated 1:1 support for their complex needs.

Current Opportunities

We have one Waking Night Support Worker vacancy available.

Shift pattern

2 nights in week one and 3 nights in week two

Key Responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care, including bathing and dressing.

Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ quality of life.

Support clients with mobility and physical activities.

Carry out welfare checks, monitoring and night-time support tailored to individual needs.

Promote dignity, independence and person-centred support at all times.

Support individuals using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and follow behaviour support plans.

Maintain accurate records of client progress and wellbeing.

Engage in learning and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.

About You

Applicants must be aged 18 or over

Full UK driving licence is essential, as public transport is unavailable.

Waking Night Support Worker staff must have their own transport to and from work.

Previous experience working in the care sector is essential, ideally supporting people with learning disabilities.

Confident, responsible, and able to work independently, use initiative and assess risk appropriately.

Rewards & Benefits

Supportive small-team environment where staff are valued

Competitive Pay £12.82 per hour (Monday to Sunday)

28 days paid holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free learning & development, including the opportunity to undertake RQF level qualifications with a Skills for Care endorsed provider.

Free Enhanced DBS Check

How to Apply

Employment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and right to work checks.

If you are caring, flexible, enthusiastic, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please call us or email your CV for more information or to apply.

Join us at The Conifers and become a valued member of our supportive team, helping to enrich the lives of our residents every day.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Paid training

Work Location

In person

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.