Waking Night Support Worker

Role Description

We are recruiting Wake Night Support Workers to join the DOVE Project’s Supported Living Services in Plymouth, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Plymouth

Rockville is a wheelchair accessible building. The people we support will require hoisting and physical support and have complex needs including Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism, ADHD, Neurological Conditions, Acquired Brain Injuries, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

Arts and crafts
Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
Holidays and short breaks
Walks in the local park and community
Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• Work alone and as part of a team to provide safe, calm, and responsive overnight support
• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans
• Support daily living tasks where required, including household tasks and meal preparation
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider team

Who We’re Looking For

• Caring, calm, and reliable
• Enthusiastic and flexible in their approach
• Committed to person-centred support
• Comfortable working independently during wake nights
• Respectful and patient when supporting people with complex needs

Requirements

Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
Drivers desirable but not essential
Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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