Female applicants only, due to the specific support needs of the people we support*.
Avalon Group has an exciting new service in Heworth, York (Adult Social Care), supporting four ladies to live independent, fulfilling lives — we are looking for experienced and compassionate Waking Night Support Workers to provide safe, attentive support throughout the night.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing, comfort, and safety of the people we support overnight.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will:
* Provide attentive overnight support and monitoring
* Respond promptly to health or wellbeing needs during the night
* Support individuals with epilepsy, diabetes and other enhanced health needs
* Maintain accurate records and handovers for the day team
* Promote dignity, reassurance and person-centred care at all times
What We’re Looking For
Previous care experience required
* Experience with epilepsy, diabetes, non-verbal support or enhanced health-related support needs is highly desirable
* Compassionate, reliable and caring individuals
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
Why Work for Avalon?
Avalon Group is an award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience providing person-centred support to adults with care and support needs. Our work is guided by our values of respect, honesty, learning & development, inclusion and partnership working.
* Comprehensive training from our in-house training team.
* Opportunity to build specialist experience and develop lifelong skills
* Award-winning charity with over 30 years’ experience
* Values-led organisation focused on respect, inclusion and development
* Fantastic benefits including a Wider Wallet Scheme, enhanced pay rates for nights/weekends/bank holidays, 24/7 on-call support, and paid mileage
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply before the end of February, and you could be eligible for a £ Welcome Bonus!
*This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act .
Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.
Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.