Waking Night Support Worker - Female

Support Worker / Carer

Barnet, Hertfordshire

£13 Per hour

Permanent, Part time

Work hours: 20.0

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Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Female Location: Barnet Rate: 13.03 per hour Permanent | Part-time | 20 hours per week (rota-based)

'Extraordinary Days, Every Day'

At 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 - Female to join our service in Barnet, 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 - Ivy House

Ivy House is a welcoming Supported Living Service in Barnet, supporting up to 7 adults with learning disabilities (currently 5 residents). Each person has their own individual room, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Our team supports residents to develop their independence and daily living skills, including shopping, budgeting, attending health appointments, and taking part in social activities. Located close to Barnet High Street, Ivy House offers easy access to shops, local transport (High Barnet Station - Northern Line), parks, and a local museum.

The Role

You will:

• Support residents with personal care and night-time routines.
• Ensure safety, security, and well-being throughout the night.
• Maintain accurate records and handovers.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safeguarding protocols.
• Provide emotional reassurance and promote independence where possible.

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

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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