Waking Night Support Worker

We are recruiting Wake Night Support Workers to join the DOVE Project’s Supported Living Services in Plymouth, 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 – Plymouth Rockville is a wheelchair accessible building. The people we support will require hoisting and physical support and have complex needs including Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism, ADHD, Neurological Conditions, Acquired Brain Injuries, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role • Work alone and as part of a team to provide safe, calm, and responsive overnight support • Deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans • Support daily living tasks where required, including household tasks and meal preparation • Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing • Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the wider team Who We’re Looking For • Caring, calm, and reliable • Enthusiastic and flexible in their approach • Committed to person-centred support • Comfortable working independently during wake nights • Respectful and patient when supporting people with complex needs Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care 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 Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. 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. Strictly no agencies