Salary: £13.30 Night Rate (+40p complex service rate)
Closing Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025
Support Worker - Waking Nights
Overtime Rate: +£2 on top of hourly rate
Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.
At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
About the role:
We currently have opportunity to work in a supported living service supporting two gentlemen overnight. You will need to be confident working alone.
About Mr B and Mr J:
Mr B is a man with a diagnosis of Autism in his late 50's. He loves a cuppa and interaction with staff. Recently, his health has declined and has experience some falls.
Mr J is a man with Autism and epilepsy, in his mid 30's. He enjoys the safety of his bed, and requires a sensory-filled approach. Mr J can at times express himself in a distressed state. Someone comfortable with this is essential.
Both men have good understanding of spoken communication, but they use Makaton and other visual-based communication styles to enhance and make their wishes and preferences known.
Both men present with obsessive behaviours and will need you to help them cope with this using their own coping strategies and support and guidance developed by the existing team and health professionals. Both men require reassurance and consistency to feel safe and understood.
Overnight you will provide a safe and consistent, relaxed environment. You will also need to encourage a healthy sleep routine.
You will need to pay attention to small communication cues and behaviours to direct the right support.
About You:
We are looking for people who will be a positive advocate for for both men, providing support during both the good and more difficult times.
You will be confident, able to think outside the box, with a kind and patient personality.
You will be person-led, getting to know and understand both men as individuals.
About the working pattern:
We work over a 2-week rolling rota. This post is part-time working 2 nights a week. For the right candidate a full time role is negotiable.
We will provide you with:
- Quality Training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
- Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
- Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
- Paid DBS
The closing date for this vacancy is the 11th Ocotber 2025. Applications will be considered as and when received.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
- 2 acceptable / satisfactory references
- Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK
Please apply via our website here: https://havencarehomesandsupportltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=c96d4a03-25b5-4c09-8dca-c85898ee41cb
Check out the role brief and assignment information here: Support Worker - Role Brief - Leedstown.docx
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship.