Support Worker - Waking Nights- Weston Super Mare

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Job Introduction

Waking Night Support Worker – Weston-super-Mare

Salary: £12.71 - £12.87 per hourContract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities availableLocation: Weston-super-MareHours: Waking Night shifts on a planned rota

We're hiring Waking Night Support Workers in Weston-super-Mare

Are you looking for meaningful night work where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives?

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker, Care Worker or Healthcare Assistant, or you're considering a career change into Health and Social Care, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Brandon Trust, we're a charity supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live life in the way that suits them best. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring people feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night.

No previous experience in care is required. We're looking for people with the right values, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to work with people. We'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll support people during overnight hours, helping to maintain their wellbeing, safety and independence.

Every person we support is unique, so no two nights are exactly the same. You may be:

• Providing reassurance and emotional support throughout the night
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Completing health and wellbeing checks
• Promoting independence and choice
• Updating support records and care documentation
• Supporting with medication administration where appropriate
• Helping maintain a safe, calm and comfortable home environment
• Responding to individual support needs during the night

You'll be part of a supportive team that works together to provide high-quality, person-centred support.

Why join Brandon Trust?

Working for Brandon Trust is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping people live fulfilling lives.

Benefits include:

• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunity to gain nationally recognised Health and Social Care qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS provided
• Health and wellbeing support
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive management and team environment
• Working for a respected national charity
• Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous experience as a Support Worker or Care Worker to apply.

This role may suit people from a variety of backgrounds including:

• Care and Support Work
• Health and Social Care
• Healthcare Assistant roles
• Mental Health Support
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Education
• Community Work
• Charity and Voluntary Work

We're looking for people who:

• Enjoy working with people
• Are compassionate and respectful
• Have good communication skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Have a positive and patient approach
• Want to make a difference in their local community
• Are committed to supporting people to live life on their own terms

A rewarding career where your work matters

If you're looking for a Waking Night Support Worker job in Weston-super-Mare, a Care Worker role with purpose, or a rewarding career in Health and Social Care, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Brandon Trust and help create opportunities, independence and meaningful lives for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

Apply today and start a career where every shift makes a difference.