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Waking Night Support Worker - Sanctuary Lodge

UK Addiction Treatment Group
Braintree Full-time
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Waking Support Worker – Sanctuary Lodge
Location: Halstead, Essex
Hourly Rate: £12\.71 per hour
Contract: 43\.75 Hours Per week: 19:30 \- 08:00 / 1 week: 3 nights 2nd week: 4 nights on rotation

At Sanctuary Lodge, we don't just treat addiction, we help people rebuild their lives with purpose and hope. We're a leading private addiction treatment centre based in the heart of North Essex, supporting individuals on their journey to lasting recovery.

We're currently looking for a compassionate and dependable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team. If you're someone who brings calmness and reassurance, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing care and support to our clients.

Our Values

At UKAT, our work is guided by four core values that underpin everything we do:

Understanding – We listen without judgement and recognise every individual's unique journey
Kindness – We lead with compassion, empathy, and respect
Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and standards of care
Teamwork – We work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients
What You'll Be Doing:
Ensuring the safety and well\-being of clients
Responding to any incidents or emergencies with confidence and care
Providing emotional support to clients who may be restless or anxious
Carrying out routine checks and light administrative tasks
Maintaining a secure and calm environment in line with safeguarding policies
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in a support or care setting (desirable but not essential)
A kind, empathetic, and patient nature
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
A genuine interest in addiction recovery and helping others

What We Offer


A supportive and passionate team environment
Opportunities for training and career development
Access to staff wellbeing support and professional guidance
The chance to be part of a service that truly changes lives

If you have a caring heart and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Recruitment Process:

You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist, which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on\-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video/in\-person interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for our 2nd stage interview)
Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all.

Apply today and help us change lives, one night at a time.

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