Male Night Support Worker

Voyage Care; Blackfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Male Support Worker to provide night shift support at a facility in Blackfield, Southampton. The role involves enhancing the quality of life for residents by assisting with daily tasks and encouraging community engagement. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions and behaviours of distress. This position offers competitive pay at £13.42 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans access

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience with individuals requiring enhanced support required.
• Flexible and resilient approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents.
• Teach new life skills and assist with personal care.
• Encourage participation in local community activities.

Skills

Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans

Working with mental health conditions

Teaching new life skills

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Male Support Worker – Night shift support at Blackfield, Southampton. Pay rate: £13.42 per hour, including the night enhancement. Typical shift: 9.30pm – 7.30am, including weekends on a rota.

Schedule

• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday

What We Offer

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay with an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates with an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – draw up to 40% of your earned pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high‑street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long‑service awards

About the Role

We’re seeking genuinely caring, hands‑on male Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker you’ll help people gain more independence in their daily lives, working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people. Tasks include teaching new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging community access, socialising and organising activities such as local bars and pubs, video games, films, or cinema outings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred care and support to residents on a nightly rota.
• Teach new life skills and assist with personal care.
• Encourage participation in local community activities and social events.
• Maintain accurate records and support Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Promote independence and confidence to help residents meet personal goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and trauma.
• Resilient, flexible and composed approach.

Why Join Us?

Passion for enhancing the quality of life for people we support is the core. We provide a welcoming environment, excellent training, promotion and progression opportunities, and sector‑leading career progression. All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

* Some roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.