Overview
Permanent | Hours: 42 per week (will include working shifts and some weekend working) | Salary £31,362.24
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Senior Night Support Worker who will be based at Stratford Lodge in Salisbury. Stratford Lodge is part of The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities.
Location
Salisbury
Role details
Contract: Full Time | Role Type: Permanent | Working hours per week: 42 | Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Responsibilities
* Be an integral part of a motivated and caring team including Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Deputy Manager and Registered Care Manager. Help residents learn and develop skills for life.
* Enable young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support within a stable, happy and caring environment that prioritises health, safety and welfare.
* Be a good role model and conduct yourself professionally at all times whilst on duty or representing the company at outside events. Act as a mentor to Night Support Workers.
* Support the team in building positive professional relationships with the young people and staff across the Group, disengaging appropriately when needed.
* Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable living/work environment, including domestic duties as required.
* Promote and meet the specific needs of young people in line with relevant policies and procedures.
* Assist young people with medical and welfare needs, report as required, administer needs to residents, and participate in the medical audit process as required. Monitor conditions and contribute to record-keeping in the Master Care Plan.
* Support personal cleanliness, hygiene and appearance; this may include intimate or invasive care as trained.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and actively promote a variety of communication/information systems.
* Attend and contribute to meetings as appropriate.
* Take steps to safeguard young people from abuse by staff, visitors or peers.
Person specification / Qualifications
* Qualification – Level 3 QCF certificate in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
About Stratford Lodge
Stratford Lodge is a specialist residential care home that provides care and links to education for young adults aged 19–25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Residents typically have Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe learning difficulties and other associated needs. Personalised plans focus on building life skills including independence and vocational pathways where appropriate.
Additional information
Although Cambian are a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time.
Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Recruitment times may vary due to these checks. All young people are entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.
Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
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