Support Worker

Holland & Barrett; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider seeks a Waking Night Support Worker in Weymouth to assist children with moderate to severe learning difficulties. In this full-time role, you'll support daily tasks, encourage engagement in activities, and ensure a safe environment. The position offers £12.31 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for development. Candidates should be enthusiastic and can demonstrate a compassionate approach to care.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Exclusive employee benefits for shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience working with children would be desirable, but not essential.
• Enthusiastic and compassionate about working with children.
• Motivated, flexible, and have a 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels.
• Encourage and support children to engage in learning activities.
• Provide personal care and ensure children feel safe and secure.

Job description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Waking Night Support Worker.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing Date: 18/02/2026

Bay House in Weymouth is an OFSTED registered service that provides specialist residential short breaks for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and associated behavioural challenges, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment.

There are currently 22 children who enjoy the support of short breaks, with ages ranging from 6 years old to 17 years old.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• £12.31 per hour.
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Waking Nights. Mon to Fri, shifts times are 9 pm to 7am and at weekends and school holidays 9 pm to 8 am.
• Will involve weekend and bank holiday working.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• New to care? You can complete your care certificate with us.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

What you’ll be doing:

• Our young people have a mix of interests and different levels of independence; you will be supporting them with daily tasks to increase their confidence levels and everyday skills.
• You will support the children to have fun and engage in learning and will be willing to take part in their chosen activities.
• You will encourage and support the children with us to settle overnight and ensure they feel safe and secure.
• You will be cooking, cleaning, and supporting with everyday tasks, depending on the child’s ability.
• Waking Nights. Mon to Fri, shifts times are 9 pm to 7am and at weekends and school holidays 9 pm to 8 am. Will involve weekend and bank holiday working.
• You will be providing personal care.

Who you are:

• Experience working with children would be desirable, but not essential.
• You are enthusiastic and compassionate about working with children.
• You are motivated, flexible, and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Drivers preferred but not essential.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro‑active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre‑employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex‑offenders please see full detailsPotens‑Recruitment‑Ex‑Offenders‑Policy.doc (live.com)

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.