Waking Night Support Worker
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Rate: £13.03 per hour
Permanent | Full-Time| 30 hours | (rota-based)
Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
CareTech, we are committed to delivering
Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting a
Waking Night Support Worker to join our service in
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career – any truly make a difference!
About the Service – Westbrook House
A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.
Westbrook House is an 8‑bedded home, currently supporting 7 service users:
5 service users are wheelchair users, require hoisting, and support with PEG feeding
2 service users are more physically able and require support with learning disabilities
Westbrook House has a warm, friendly atmosphere. There is free parking onsite.
Service User Interests
The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:
- Outings
- Activities in the community
- Visiting local day centres
- In‑house activities
- Arts and crafts
- Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets)
- Holidays and short breaks
- Walks in the local park and community
- Cooking and baking to develop life skills
The Role
You will:
- Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
- Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
- Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
- Support activities, appointments, and community access
- Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
- Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.
Requirements
- Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
- Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
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