Waking Night Support Worker
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives.
Our Grappenhall Children's home, rated OFSTED outstanding, is located in the heart of Warrington, the home supports six children aged 7-18 with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities. The children that live in the home enjoy swimming, trips to local park and beaches as well as volunteering within the local community supporting food bank drives and cooking meals for Reach Out Liverpool. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will help people feel safe settled and well supported throughout the night. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of support and care offering calm guidance to colleagues and helping to maintain a caring positive environment. Your role will include checking on people supported at the home throughout the night, accurately recording anything important and responding to any changes or concerns. You will also develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure a calm, positive and reassuring environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable (waking night experience beneficial but not essential).
- A care-related qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) is desirable.
- Warm, person-centred approach with a strong focus on safeguarding, wellbeing and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Calm, resilient and proactive with the ability to work independently overnight and respond appropriately in unexpected situations.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, ensuring accurate recording, confident lone working, and effective handover with the day care team.
Hourly pay that recognises your development
We recognise experience, qualifications and the additional responsibilities you take on. That's why we offer a clear hourly pay structure, with opportunities to progress as your career develops.
- £14.50 - £14.85 per hour – Waking Night (Unqualified)
- £15.00 per hour – Waking Night (Qualified)
Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career with Bright Futures.
If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on recruitment@brightfuturescare.co.uk or 01925 759 162.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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The Company
At Bright Futures, 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 Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
The Benefits
Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.
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