Supported Living Worker - Night Waking Shifts

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 The Lodge, a supported living house for adults with complex needs. This is a permanent role offering the chance to provide essential overnight support and make a difference every night.

The tenants include adults with autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, and communication needs. No prior experience is necessary--we provide excellent training and support for you to succeed.

Salary & Compensation:

• Base 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.

 

The Role and Responsibilities

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

• Support tenants if they wake, providing immediate reassurance and guidance when they feel anxious or frustrated.

• Use positive behaviour support techniques to maintain a calm and safe environment (full training provided).

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

• Work collaboratively as part of the night team.

 

What We Offer

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.

• Comprehensive Training: Full induction, ongoing mentoring, and Team Teach positive behaviour support training (refreshed annually).

• Health Benefits: Life insurance and medical cash plan (commencing after 1 month).

• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).

• Career Progression: Opportunity to move into a Senior Support Worker role after achieving the diploma and 2 years' service.

• Transport: Ample free parking on-site (own transport desirable due to the semi-rural location).

 

Required Qualities

• Compassion, patience, and a ‘can do’ attitude.

• A sufficient level of mental, physical, and emotional resilience to meet the demands of night work.