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Waking Night Support Worker - Female

Caretech
Wigan Full-time
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Waking Night Support Worker

Location \- Wigan

£13\.45 per hour \- £7\.60 per waking night sleep

Permanent \| Full\-time \| 37\.5 hours per week plus (rota\-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘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 Support Workers to join our service in Wigan, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.If you are experienced in care, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long\-term career \- any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Ullswater Court

Royston Close is a registered Supported Living Service made up of self\-contained flats, supporting adults aged 18\+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person\-centred support.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and 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

You will:

Deliver person\-centred support in line with individual support plans

Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required

Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing

Support activities, appointments, and community access

Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team

Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep\-ins

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.

Requirements

Care sector experience is essential

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

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

Wigan \- Waking Night Support Worker \- Female \[SYS\-27921]

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