Overview
Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and additional diagnoses such as Autism, mental health conditions, and communication difficulties. Our service supports individuals in helping them build independence and thrive in the community.
We’re Hiring
We’re currently looking for a compassionate, reliable, and attentive Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a friendly and supportive team that values respect, kindness, and teamwork
* Make a real difference to people’s lives
* Receive ongoing training, development, and support
* Work in a calm, person-centred environment where your contribution is truly valued
Responsibilities during Waking Nights
* Providing Gentle, Dignified Care: Support individuals with personal care, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and respected throughout the night.
* Monitoring and Reassurance: Carry out regular wellbeing checks, respond to needs promptly, and provide a calming presence during the night.
* Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Maintain clear records and communicate any concerns to the day team – continuity of care matters.
* Creating a Peaceful Environment: Help maintain a clean, quiet, and settled atmosphere to support restful sleep and overnight safety.
* Being a Trusted Team Member: Work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold person-centred care plans and respond to changing needs.
Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour. Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.
Experience and Qualifications
* Care certificate/working towards NVQ 2
* 12 months experience in a similar setting
* NVQ 3 & 12 months experience in a similar setting
* 3 years experience in a similar setting
* * In a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.
Salary and Benefits
* £12.50ph with Care certificate/working towards NVQ 2
* £13.00ph with 12 months experience in a similar setting
* £13.50ph with NVQ 3 & 12 months experience in a similar setting
* £14.00ph with 3 years experience in a similar setting
* * In a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions
* In addition to a secure and stable career, we offer:
* Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
* Access to blue light card discounts
* Long service awards
* 24-hour confidential employee advice line
* Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
* Training and Development
* Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
* Mandatory Training Provided
Night Shift
21.50pm - 7.10am
Working weekends is a requirement however we do operate on a 3 week schedule to encourage a healthy work life balance.
Additional Roles
Other roles you may have worked in: Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Safeguarding Commitment: We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.
We are currently not accepting applications for Sponsorship.
Job Types
Full-time, Part-time
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