About The Role
Waking Night Support Worker – Graig Y Bedw, Swansea
Full Time | Waking Nights | 39 hours per week | Driver Essential
£13.45–£13.75 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education & Care, is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated adults service at Graig Y Bedw in Swansea. We provide person-centred, compassionate support that helps individuals feel safe, secure, and supported throughout the night.
About Graig Y Bedw
Located in Pontarddulais, Graig Y Bedw is a newly refurbished adults service within a 3 bed home, offering highly tailored support in a calm residential setting. The service supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism, and works closely with local communities across Swansea and the surrounding area. Our size allows for consistent routines, strong relationships, and truly individualised care.
The Role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a peaceful and reassuring environment while individuals rest. Although nights are quieter, your presence is essential to safety, comfort, and continuity of care.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing reassurance and emotional support during the night
* Monitoring wellbeing and responding to needs or incidents
* Supporting personal care when required
* Completing scheduled checks and maintaining a safe environment
* Accurately recording night-time observations and incidents
* Ensuring clear and effective handovers with the day team
* Supporting light household tasks where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
This Waking Night Support Worker role is ideal for someone who is:
* Calm, patient, and caring, with a reassuring manner
* Reliable and confident working independently overnight
* Able to remain composed in unexpected or challenging situations
* Willing to work waking night shifts as part of a rota, including weekends
* In possession of a full UK driving licence (essential)
* Motivated to learn and develop, with full training provided
This position involves regulated activity with adults and requires an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
What You’ll Receive
We value our people and offer:
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Blue Light Card with discounts at over 15,000 retailers
* Refer a Friend scheme paying up to £1,000
* Funded QCF qualifications and clear career progression
* Health Shield Plan after probation
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 12 months’ service
* Paid time off for cancer screening
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to apply for a Waking Night Support Worker role supporting adults in a 3 bed home in Swansea, we’d love to hear from you. Join our supportive team in Swansea and build a meaningful career making a difference across Swansea. This Waking Night Support Worker opportunity offers stability, purpose, and the chance to have a real impact overnight.
Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education & Care, is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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