Night Support Worker

Langley Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Bank Holidays

Pension matched 8%

Health cash plan

Life assurance 3x salary

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Holiday trading

Private holiday home Torquay

Wellbeing support

Menopause support

Enhanced maternity pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Langley is seeking a compassionate Night Support Worker to join our Taunton team on a permanent, full-time basis. Shifts are 3 x 12.5 hours, totaling 37.5 hours per week, with weekend work. The role involves keywork support, care planning, and risk management to empower residents.

The successful candidate will be DBS checked, with a focus on providing person-centred care and maintaining accurate records. The role offers a competitive salary (£25,592 per annum plus £2,559 market premium) and a

Qualifications

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build professional relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and manage risk.
• Professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required by the service.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and unsociable hours as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide keywork support (including acting as Key Worker where required), maintaining accurate client records and using the Trust Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/current residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, using client knowledge, planning and de-escalation, and maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Person-centred care

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

De-escalation

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Empowering People, Changing Lives – Join Us at Langley

Langley is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Night Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team in Taunton. This is a permanent, full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, where you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting our clients and contributing to our mission. This will be 3 x 12.5 hour shifts and will include some weekend work.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £25,592 per annum (+ a market premium of £2,559 per annum), recognising the value and impact of your work.

Rewards Package

• Up to 30 days annual leave (after 2 years service) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Funded Health Cash Plan including discounts portal
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Such as cycle to work scheme and holiday trading.
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support – our Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice and free online GP service available 24/7
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

About the Role

• Provide keywork support (including acting as Key Worker where required), maintaining accurate client records and using the Trust Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, using client knowledge, planning and de-escalation, and maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

About You

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required by the needs of the service.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and unsociable hours as part of a rota.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.