Female Support Worker - Waking Nights
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Mental Health, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Shift Pattern: 10pm- 7am
Hours: 27
Pay Rate: £13.16 per hour
Sponsorship: Not available for this role
Driver Requirement:
Advantageous but not essential
At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centered health and social care. We support adults with complex needs to live empowered, meaningful lives - and we invest just as deeply in the wellbeing, development, and success of our staff.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:- Large Business of the Year - C2S Business Awards 2026
- Best National Home Care Employer (UK) - Great British Care Awards 2025
- Excellence in Social Care Training - GCPA Awards 2024
- Culture & Diversity Award
- Circle2
Success Business Awards 2023 - Best Place to Work
- Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
We are currently seeking a female Waking Night Support Worker to support a young woman in her early 20s with a diagnosis of a physical degenerative condition (TS), alongside severe learning disabilities and epilepsy. She is non-verbal and presents with complex behaviours, including frequent vocalisations and episodes of self-injurious behaviour, which can occur both during the day and night. She wears headphones due to sensory sensitivities and recurring ear infections.
Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, with 4 hours of 2:1 on non-college days. She attends college in Stonehouse via taxi and benefits from a structured routine. Her known triggers include food, boredom, and pain, and a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan is in place to guide her care. The ideal candidate will be calm, observant, and confident in managing complex behaviours, with a proactive approach to supporting her comfort and wellbeing during night hours.
Due to her preference and the nature of the support required, this position is open to female applicants only (Exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part
1)
We're looking for a caring, patient, and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting others. You'll be calm under pressure, able to follow care plans consistently, and committed to providing safe, person-centered support.
What We OfferAlongside the satisfaction of making a real difference, you’ll receive:
- Comprehensive induction and specialist training
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Employee benefits, lifestyle savings & wellbeing support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Online counselling and GP access
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