Waking Nights - Support Worker
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Penzance, Cornwall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Havencare Homes and Support Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WNSWSTCLARES0326 |
Summary
Reference Code: WNSWSTCLARES0326
Job Title:Waking Night - Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £13.30
Hours: 20 hours per week over a 2-week rolling pattern
Location: St Clares, Penzance, Cornwall
For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a male or female for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship
Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for over 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.
At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited to be recruiting a support worker to support individuals within our service in St Clares, Penzance.
About the Role:
Waking nights 10pm-8am hours per week with shifts based over a 2-week rolling pattern.
St Clare’s is a hub and spoke style supported living service in Penzance containing 8 self-contained flats and a central hub flat. We support up to 8 individuals varying in age and diagnoses of learning disabilities, autism as well as other health challenges, each individual has their own needs, likes and dislikes, each individual has their own 1:1 support hours and further support from Core background support where you will be supporting all 8 individuals throughout the day and night, as part of the team you will need strong adaptable communication skills, be calm under pressure being able to think on your feet as well as work as part of a team to provide high quality support.
The ideals are that as support workers we help provide skill-based support leading to improved independent living skills, confidence and the want to develop and live more independently. Build confidence and skills in accessing and engaging within the community, supporting to engage with education or support towards employment or regular activities
We are currently looking for waking night staff who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.
About the usual working pattern:
Week 1
Monday - 10pm to 8am
Tuesday - 10pm to 8am
Sunday nights - 10pm to 8am
Week 2
Tuesday - 10pm to 8am
Wednesday - 10pm to 8am
Saturday - 10pm to 8am
We will provide you with:
Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
Paid DBS
…and more!
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy 3rd March 2026. Applications will be considered as and when received.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK
Job Title:Waking Night - Support Worker
Hourly Rate: £13.30
Hours: 20 hours per week over a 2-week rolling pattern
Location: St Clares, Penzance, Cornwall
For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a male or female for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship
Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for over 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.
At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited to be recruiting a support worker to support individuals within our service in St Clares, Penzance.
About the Role:
Waking nights 10pm-8am hours per week with shifts based over a 2-week rolling pattern.
St Clare’s is a hub and spoke style supported living service in Penzance containing 8 self-contained flats and a central hub flat. We support up to 8 individuals varying in age and diagnoses of learning disabilities, autism as well as other health challenges, each individual has their own needs, likes and dislikes, each individual has their own 1:1 support hours and further support from Core background support where you will be supporting all 8 individuals throughout the day and night, as part of the team you will need strong adaptable communication skills, be calm under pressure being able to think on your feet as well as work as part of a team to provide high quality support.
The ideals are that as support workers we help provide skill-based support leading to improved independent living skills, confidence and the want to develop and live more independently. Build confidence and skills in accessing and engaging within the community, supporting to engage with education or support towards employment or regular activities
We are currently looking for waking night staff who are resilient, quality driven, flexible staff to join our team to support the wonderful individuals who reside with us.
About the usual working pattern:
Week 1
Monday - 10pm to 8am
Tuesday - 10pm to 8am
Sunday nights - 10pm to 8am
Week 2
Tuesday - 10pm to 8am
Wednesday - 10pm to 8am
Saturday - 10pm to 8am
We will provide you with:
Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
Paid DBS
…and more!
Closing date:
The closing date for this vacancy 3rd March 2026. Applications will be considered as and when received.
If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:
A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
2 acceptable / satisfactory references
Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK
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