Support Worker - Young Adults (Nights)

Supported Living Worker – Night Waking Shifts (Adults with Additional Needs)

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are recruiting a caring, empathetic, and resilient Supported Living Worker to join the dedicated night team at a supported living house for adults with complex needs. This is a permanent role focused on providing essential overnight support to adults with autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and communication needs.

No prior experience is necessary - you will receive excellent training, a full induction, and ongoing mentoring to help you succeed.

• Salary: £26,951 - £27,976 per year

• Night Waking Allowance: £650 per year

• Retention Bonus: A £1,000 Retention Bonus is offered (paid in instalments over 18 months).

• Hours: 37 hours per week, working permanent night waking shifts on a rota basis, year-round.

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The Role and Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility is to ensure tenants feel safe, supported, and at home during the night.

• Work night waking shifts on a rota basis.

• Supporting tenants if they wake during the night, ensuring they feel safe and at home.

• Providing reassurance and guidance when tenants feel anxious or frustrated.

• Using positive behaviour support techniques (full training provided).

• Building trusting relationships that help tenants live fulfilled and independent lives.

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Required Qualities and Experience

• Qualities: Compassion, patience, and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential.

• Resilience: A sufficient level of mental, physical, and emotional resilience to meet the demands of the role.

• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

• Transport: Own transport is desirable due to the semi-rural location.

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Benefits and Career Development

We invest in your career growth and well-being:

• Financial Bonus: £1,000 Retention Bonus (paid at 1 month, 1 year, and 18 months).

• Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

• Fully Funded Qualification: QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care funded by the Trust.

• On-the-Job Training: Ongoing mentoring and training, including Team Teach positive behaviour support training (refreshed annually).

• Health Benefits: Life insurance and medical cash plan (after 1 month), and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).

• Career Progression: Opportunity to move up to Senior Support Worker with diploma and 2 years' service.

• Workplace: Ample free parking on-site.