Isle of Wight Council • Freshwater, Isle Of Wight

Night Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

About this role

20 hours per week

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives?

We’re looking to recruit a Temporary Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team, delivering outstanding Reablement, Crisis, and Short-Term Support to up to 23 individuals who use our services.

About the Role

This is a rewarding, dynamic, and versatile role where you’ll work directly with people staying at the centre to help them identify and achieve their own goals. You’ll support them on their journey to greater independence, working in a ‘do with’ way rather than ‘do for’, ensuring dignity, choice, and empowerment are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing overnight support and reassurance

Promoting independence and wellbeing

Working both independently and as part of a team

Ensuring the service is responsive and person-centred

Maintaining accurate records and effective handovers

What We’re Looking For

A positive, committed individual with a caring nature

Ability to work confidently alone and collaboratively with others

Good literacy and numeracy skills (support available if needed)

Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care is desirable – but if you don’t have it, we’ll help you achieve it!

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment

Unrivalled supervision and guidance

Fantastic learning and development opportunities

The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community

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.