Waking Night Support Worker (Adults – Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £13.03 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-time | 40 hours per week (Rolling night-shift rota)

Posted: 30 June 2026 | Closing Date: 23 August 2026

Reference: SYS-26267

Providing Comfort and Security Through the Night.

At Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting exceptional people with roles that carry a true sense of purpose. We are proud to recruit on behalf of CareTech, a highly respected, Disability Confident Leader with over 30 years of dedicated history in specialist social care.

We are seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join a fantastic residential service in Basildon. Whether you are an experienced night owl in the care sector or looking to start a brand-new, rewarding career, your presence during the night ensures the adults we support remain safe, comfortable, and cared for.

About the Service: Glenroyd House

Glenroyd is a warm, structured, and safe 8-bed residential service (all featuring en-suite rooms) supporting adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The home is built around community and comfort, boasting large, bright communal lounges, a fully fitted kitchen, a dedicated laundry room, and a massive garden. The service focuses entirely on individual abilities—helping residents enjoy everything from arts & crafts and cooking to exciting days out at theme parks and annual holidays. As a night worker, you are the backbone that keeps this environment secure and peaceful.

What You’ll Do

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will maintain a vigilant, caring presence throughout the night shift. Your responsibilities will include:

Night Security & Welfare: Conducting regular, discreet checks on residents to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being.
Person-Centred Support: Assisting with bedtime routines, morning preparation, and personal care where required, strictly respecting individual dignity.
Domestic Upkeep: Undertaking light housekeeping duties (such as cleaning, laundry, or prepping for the following day) to keep the home pristine.
Incident Management & Logging: Confidently using digital care recording systems to accurately document night reports, monitoring updates, and any health/behavioral incidents.
Team Continuity: Providing comprehensive handover reports to the incoming daytime staff team.

Who You Are

Compassionate & Resilient: Patient, respectful, and naturally vigilant, with a positive approach to supporting adults with complex needs.
Night Shift Ready: Fully committed and physically comfortable working waking night shift patterns, weekends, and bank holidays.
Growth-Minded: Willing to work towards achieving a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (fully funded).
Tech-Literate: Possess basic IT and written skills for completing essential digital care logs.
Note: A driving licence is desirable but not essential. Candidates must have the permanent right to work the full contractual hours without visa restrictions.

Why Apply Through Us?

CareTech is built on the core values of being friendly, innovative, empowering, and person-centred. They heavily invest in their staff’s happiness and long-term career progression:

Financial & Rewards: Access to retail savings via the Blue Light Card, a Recommend-a-Friend Bonus, Employee Recognition Schemes, and an Annual Employee Awards Evening.
Health & Peace of Mind: Free Employee Assistance Programme, stakeholder pension, and access to the CareTech Foundation family & friends grant.
Time Off: Up to 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
Unrivaled Progression: Ongoing, paid training with pathways to achieve fully funded care qualifications all the way up to degree level.

Your Next Step

If you are a reliable, caring professional who wants to ensure the people we support have a safe place to rest and wake up to every day, your journey starts here.