Female Waking Night Support Worker - Seaton

Proud to Care South West; Seaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support service provider in Seaton, Devon is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker for a hands-on role supporting 6 adults with learning disabilities. The position includes assisting with personal care, cooking, and community activities. Applicants should have a caring attitude and a willingness to learn. This full-time position offers £12.50 per hour and various employee benefits including annual leave, matched pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Free access to mindfulness app

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Free DBS check

Training courses including care certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills including BSL.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support 6 adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Manage finances and medication for clients.
• Facilitate community outings and social activities.

Skills

Positive, can-do attitude

Caring and empathetic

Willing to attend training

Some BSL knowledge

Job description

Looking for a new challenge?

It is a great time for Support Workers to join our service in Seaton, Devon! We are looking for a Waking Nights Support Worker, working 37.5 hours per week at a rate of £12.50 per hour.

Essential details

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

Location

Our residential service is located in Seaton, Devon, close to the seafront and local cafés. We support individuals to live the life they choose, including beach visits, strolls, and social activities.

Responsibilities

You will support 6 adults with learning disabilities, providing hands‑on support with real‑life experiences such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, community trips, and social life.

You will work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 pm until 8 am. This is a hands‑on Waking Night role – lone working with a staff member sleeping in for emergencies only.

Qualifications & attributes

• Positive, can‑do attitude
• Caring and empathetic
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives
• Willing to attend training as needed
• Some BSL knowledge or a willingness to learn is desirable

No two days will be the same

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning
• Personal care and hygiene
• Finances
• Medication and wellbeing
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips
• Social life and nightlife

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave
• Wisdom app – free access for all employees to a mindfulness application
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Free life assurance policy
• Cashback and discounts on high‑street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check if your role needs one
• A £350 refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Free access to over 100 online and face‑to‑face training courses, including the care certificate
• Ongoing development opportunities

Working Patterns

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 pm – 8 am.

Do you provide personal care?

Yes.

How to apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; it is very important to complete this section thoroughly. We recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please. Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.

If you require any assistance, contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or [e-mail].

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment where appropriate are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential.