Job Description

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

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

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