Waking Night Support Worker
Waking Night Support Worker
Job Description
Waking Night Support Worker – Streatham
Part-time | Waking Night Shifts
Shift pattern:
- Wednesday: 9:30pm – 7:30am
- Thursday: 9:30pm – 7:30am
- Saturday: 10:00pm – 8:00am
Are you a caring, dependable person who wants to make a real difference? Are you looking for consistent night work where you can work independently while helping others feel safe, comfortable and supported?
We’re looking for a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Streatham, supporting 11 adults aged 45–65 with learning disabilities.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through the small things that matter: offering reassurance, responding to individual needs and helping create a calm, safe and welcoming home throughout the night.
About the role
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the people we support feel safe, comfortable and cared for overnight.
The people we support enjoy active lives during the day, and some may appreciate a friendly chat in the evening before settling down for the night. Once everyone is in bed, you’ll carry out regular checks, ensuring people are comfortable and responding promptly and appropriately to any needs that arise.
Depending on individual needs, you may also provide support with medication and personal care. You’ll complete light domestic tasks to help keep the home clean, tidy and ready for the day ahead.
You’ll need to be observant, proactive and confident working independently, while always maintaining a respectful, person-centred approach.
What we’re looking for
- We’re looking for someone who is:
- Caring and respectful, with a genuine commitment to supporting others.
- Reliable and responsible, understanding the importance of consistency during night shifts.
- Calm and observant, able to recognise when someone needs support and respond appropriately.
- A good communicator and listener, helping people feel heard, valued and reassured.
- Confident working independently, while following agreed support plans and procedures.
- Committed to person-centred support, respecting each individual’s needs, choices and dignity.
Make a difference every night
If you’re looking for a role where your presence and actions genuinely matter, this could be the opportunity for you. You’ll help create a safe and supportive home environment, providing the reassurance and care people need to feel comfortable throughout the night.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We value the different skills, perspectives and qualities that each person brings to our team.
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you.
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About you
Of course we welcome you if you've been a care assistant or support worker, but experience isn’t essential. If you have the right attitude, good customer service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We are looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.
We have an amazing training and induction programme, including training in positive behaviour support, all free of charge.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.
For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.
Learn and grow with us
Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.
You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.
As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.
Pay and benefits
Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid DBS check
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.
How to apply
Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.
Safer recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.