Waking Night Support Worker

Salary:£13.47 - £13.90 per hour (Plus 33% Waking Nights Plussage)

Hours per week: 10 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed upon shortlisting

As a Waking Night Support Worker at Meadow Lodge, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism enjoying a short break away from home. Working through the night, you will play an important role in promoting wellbeing, dignity and independence, ensuring each person receives the right support tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

You will carry out regular wellbeing and safety checks, provide personal care where required, maintain accurate records and handovers, and respond calmly and confidently to changing needs throughout the night. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help ensure Meadow Lodge remains a comfortable and enjoyable place where people can relax, feel secure and make the most of their stay.

We are looking for caring, patient and reliable people who are passionate about supporting others. Whether you have previous experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding career in Adult Social Care, we will provide the training, guidance and support you need to succeed. You will be joining a friendly and inclusive team that values kindness, respect and person-centred support, with opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career.

Every night, you will be helping to ensure that people can enjoy a safe, comfortable and positive stay at Meadow Lodge. Whether offering reassurance, promoting independence, or simply being there when needed, your role will have a lasting impact on the lives of the people we support and their families. If you are looking for a rewarding career where kindness, respect and making a difference matter, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Karen Rogerson, Team Leader, at Karen.Rogerson@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full-employment-history formand once completed please attach it to your application form.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.