Job Description
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 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
What You’ll Be Doing 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.
Because of the complex needs of the individuals we support, we require candidates to have previous experience working with people who display challenging behaviour. Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.
Salary Breakdown
- Less than 12 months experience – £14.25 per hour
- 12+ months experience – £14.75 per hour
Experience
Previous experience in a similar healthcare or social care setting and supporting individuals with complex needs, challenging behaviours, autism, and associated mental health conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate starting from £14.25 an hour
- Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee referral bonus – up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives – a truly meaningful role
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts for shopping, travel, entertainment and more
- Confidential 24/7 support line – professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it
- ‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection, £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating
- Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period
- Development support from your first day through every stage of your journey
- Long‑service rewards to celebrate your commitment
Night Shift
21:50 – 07:10
Working weekends is a requirement.
Other Roles
Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Carer, HCA, Community Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Support Worker.
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 Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their 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.
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