Enhanced Support Worker – Waking Nights
Part Time & Full Time ¦ Complex Needs Supported Living
£13.60 per hour ¦ £14.96 per hour (weekends)
About the Role
We are looking for experienced Enhanced Support Workers (Waking Nights) to join a specialist supported living service providing one‑to‑one support for one male with complex support needs.
At FitzRoy, we specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex trauma, enabling people to live fulfilling lives as part of their communities. Everything we do is guided by our core values:
We see the person · We are brave · We are creative
This is a single‑person service, requiring consistent, skilled and values‑led overnight support to ensure safety, wellbeing and emotional stability.
Waking Night Responsibilities
Your role will include:
1. Providing awake, one‑to‑one overnight support within a supported living environment
2. Monitoring wellbeing, safety and emotional needs throughout the night
3. Responding appropriately to behaviours that may challenge using Positive Behaviour Support approaches
4. Administering medication in line with training and protocols
5. Completing night‑time routines and regular wellbeing checks
6. Accurately recording overnight observations and support provided
7. Maintaining a calm, reassuring presence and a safe environment
8. Working closely with the wider team to ensure continuity and consistency of care
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for experienced support workers who can confidently work waking night shifts in a single‑occupancy, complex needs service. You will have:
9. Previous experience supporting adults with complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge
10. Experience working with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs or trauma
11. The resilience and confidence to work independently during night shifts
12. A calm, compassionate and person‑centred approach
13. A strong commitment to promoting dignity, choice and independence
14. The ability to demonstrate FitzRoy’s core values in practice
15. A genuine passion for making a difference
Training & Support
You will receive ongoing training and professional development, including:
16. Autism and learning disability
17. Mental health and forensic risk
18. Trauma‑informed support
19. Positive Behaviour Support
20. Medication administration
You will also benefit from regular supervision, strong management support, and guidance from FitzRoy’s Mental Health Lead/Practitioner.
What We Offer
21. £13.60 per hour
22. £14.96 per hour for weekend shifts
23. Part time and full time waking night opportunities
24. Enhanced night and overtime rates
25. 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
26. Free Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family
27. Employee Assistance Programme (including virtual GP and legal advice)
28. Paid DBS check
29. Blue Light Card (paid for by us)
30. Life assurance and loyalty awards
31. Perkbox shopping discounts