Full-time (38.5 hours per week/averaged over fortnight)

Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. *Part-time* *and Bank contracts available* Waking hours: 8 pm to 8 am with 1 hour break *Are you a compassionate and reliable individual who would like to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join our team as a Waking Night Support Worker in a vibrant and inclusive Community for adults with diverse abilities. * *Join Our Team at The Lantern Community! * The Lantern Community is a unique and inclusive home for *53 residents* (adults with diverse abilities) and welcomes over *20 day placements* from the local area. Placed in 15 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, we provide meaningful opportunities through our *9 workshops*, fostering independence, creativity, and a supportive community. *About the Role:* As a *Waking Nights Support Worker*, you will play a key role in ensuring the *safety, comfort, and wellbeing* of our residents throughout the night. Whether it's providing emotional reassurance, helping with personal care, or responding to emergencies, your calm presence will bring peace of mind. *About You:* You’ll need to be able to: · Provide respectful, person-centred support · Stay alert and responsive throughout your night shift · Communicate clearly in spoken and written English · Use IT systems including Microsoft Office, assistive tech, and remote monitoring tools · Follow hygiene, safeguarding, and safety protocols · Conduct regular well-being checks and foot patrols and respond appropriately · Work confidently both as part of a team and independently (on-call support provided over the night hours) · Ability to follow training, policies and procedures · Embrace our values of dignity, inclusion, and respect · *Preferred qualifications:* Care Certificate or Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). Full training will be provided for the right candidate if this qualification is not yet held. · *Relevant life experience or transferable skills are highly valued — this could be a great role if you’re changing careers, returning to work, or looking for something truly meaningful. * *Why Join Us?* At The Lantern Community, we believe in supporting both our residents and our staff. Here’s what we offer: * A stunning and peaceful countryside workplace. * Competitive pay. * Company pension scheme. * Free meals during your shift. * On-site gym access. * Employee and store discounts. * Free on-site parking. * Employee Well-being Program * Regular health assessments for waking night roles * Subsidised workplace counselling. * Generous holiday and sickness allowance. * A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team * A workplace that values diversity and operates value-based recruitment *Equal Opportunities & Disability Support* We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know — we’re here to support you. *Apply Today!* Whether you're experienced in care or just starting your journey in support work, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a real difference! *Please note*: We review applications on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled shortly after shortlisting. If we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we may close this advert early. *Don’t delay — apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.* The Lantern Community is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We also operate a value-based recruitment. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £14.50 per hour Physical Setting: * Extra care housing Shift: * Night shift Application question(s): * When are you available to start? (Please provide your earliest possible start date.) * Do you hold a Care Certificate or a Health and Social Care qualification? (Please specify the qualification and level, if applicable.) * How many hours per week are you looking for? (Please indicate your availability – e.g., part-time, full-time, zero hours, or specify the number of hours/days.) * Do you have right to work in the UK or currently hold a valid Skilled Worker visa for employment in Adult Social Care in the UK? (If you hold a visa, please provide the type of sponsorship and the visa expiry date.) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 18/08/2025 Reference ID: LC/072025