Overview
Waking Night Support Worker – Relief (Female) – Relief
ID: 316927
Job Specialism: Operations – South
Location: Exeter
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28th July 2026
Could you be the calm, reassuring presence someone needs through the night?
At Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We’re looking for a Relief Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly residential team in Exeter, Devon. This is a casual role working 10pm–8am at £13.00 per hour plus allowance, with flexible hours to suit you, whether you’re looking for the equivalent of part-time or full-time hours.
Our home supports 7 adults with disabilities and complex needs within an 8-bed residential setting, split across two flats. During your shift you’ll typically be supporting just 3–4 people, helping to ensure their safety, comfort, and wellbeing through the night. No previous experience is required as we provide comprehensive, fully-paid training so you feel confident and well-equipped from day one.
For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
Your nights might include:
- Personal care and wellbeing
- Medication support
- Overnight safety and comfort
- Everyday tasks as needed
Who we’re looking for:
- Calm and reassuring, with good judgement in lone-working situations
- Caring, empathetic, and reliable
- Passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to live fulfilled lives
- Willing to attend training as needed
Benefits
- Free DBS Check
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
About Sense
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That’s why we’re committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there’s always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we’re working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, Please complete your application using the link below. Managers shortlist based on your supporting statement, so please complete it thoroughly. We recommend reading the job description and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close this post early, so please apply as soon as possible.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children, and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
Precise Location: 126 Bartholomew Street, , Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AL, United Kingdom
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