At Bright Futures, everything circles back to one belief: every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. Our specialist home in Stockton Heath, Warrington provides high-quality care and support, and life-enriching opportunities, delivered by teams who are as skilled as they are compassionate. Job Role Bridgewell is a warm, lively, and welcoming home in Stockton Heath, supporting eight adults who live full and active lives. There’s always something happening, from football matches and music events to going to the cinema and theatre, shopping, and spending time doing the things each person enjoys most. No two days are the same, and every day brings the chance to help someone build confidence and enjoy life. 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. Responsibilities Help people feel safe, comfortable and well supported through the night, while making sure the home stays calm and settled. Keep clear and accurate notes about wellbeing checks, incidents, and anything important from the night, so the day team has a good handover. Follow each person’s care and support guidance, including behaviour support and safeguarding procedures, and speak up quickly if anything doesn’t feel right. Carry out the agreed night-time tasks to help keep the home clean, safe and ready for the next day. Work confidently during waking night shifts, maintaining professionalism, calm decision-making and strong communication at all times. 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 day staff. Salary & Benefits £26,468.87 - £27,680.47 Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing) Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000 Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards Free Meals on Shift Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary Cycle to Work Scheme Safeguarding Requirement Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required. Application ProcessReady to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include: Values Based Interview – We’ll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures’ culture Competency Questions – You’ll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role. For more information on our interview process, click here: Interviewing If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on and 01925759162. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright Futures Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support. IND1