Our specialist home in Worsley, Manchester provides high-quality care, education and life-enriching opportunities, delivered by teams who are as skilled as they are compassionate. We are seeking a Waking Night Residential Support Worker to join the team.
As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will empower and promote independence in the people we support during the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of care and providing guidance to the team on shift. Your role will include monitoring individuals throughout the night, accurately recording any achievements, health observations, outcomes, and concerns. You will also develop strong relationships with the team and the people we support to ensure a calm, positive:
Job Responsibilities
* Provide safe, person-centred care and supervision throughout the night, supporting the wellbeing and comfort of the people in the home.
* Record night-time observations, incidents and wellbeing checks clearly, ensuring accurate handovers to the day team.
* Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding protocols, escalating concerns where required.
* Complete agreed night-time domestic tasks, ensuring the home remains clean, safe and well-presented for the following 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 Process
Ready 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.
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.
Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.
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