Night Support Worker

Turning Point UK; Bradford; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Total rewards package

Job summary

Turning Point in Bradford is seeking a Nights Support Worker to provide intensive support for adults with learning disabilities. The role runs from 9:15pm to 7:15am, with responsibilities including personal care, meals, medication support and health monitoring.

You will work as part of a team to promote independence and safety, using care plans and digital recording tools. Training is provided with probation support and progression opportunities within Turning Point.

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic.
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental.
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the independence of people we support.
• Providing daily activities including personal intimate care, eating/drinking and home activities.
• PEG feeding/flushing, epilepsy management, suction support, stoma care, cough assist and chest physiotherapy, catheter care.
• Following health professionals’ guidance and protocols around eating, drinking, behaviour and mobility.
• Supporting individuals to stay safe using positive risk assessments.
• Manual handling and record-keeping using a digital system.
• Assisting with medications including creams and lotions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Medication support

Job description

# Night Support Worker### Job Introduction**This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines.**At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you support them to lead fulfilling lives. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.**Where will I be working?**Within Reevy Road you will support individuals with a range of needs, including behaviour support, complex health care and personal intimate support. You will also support individuals to be part of the community. This can include regular outings and annual holidays.We endeavour to create positive family and professional relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes promoting choice, demonstrating respect and maintaining health. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.**Training and Development**We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too.* Level 2 and 3 Lead Adult Care Worker* Level 3 Operational Team LeaderPlease note training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months. Once you begin your training with us you will have your own coach who will support you through your programme.**Shift Patterns**Please note that this is a Nights position with working hours between 9:15pm - 7:15am### Role Responsibility**What will I be doing?**This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:* Promoting the independence of people we support* supporting a full range of daily activities including personal intimate care, support with eating and drinking and involvement in the day to day activities in the home.* PEG feeding/flushing* Managing epilepsy* Suction support* Stoma care* Cough assist and chest physiotherapy* Catheter care* Following Health Professionals guidance and protocols around eating and drinking, behaviour and mobility.* Supporting individuals to stay safe using positive risk assessments.* Manual handling* Supporting people with medication including creams and lotions* Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements using a digital recording system.### The Ideal Candidate**What skills and qualities do I need to have?**Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:* Passionate, caring and enthusiastic* Flexible, patient and non-judgemental* A great team player with lots of energy* Able to demonstrate good communication skills* Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed* Transferable experience of helping people to manage anxiety### About us**Why Turning Point?**As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.**What Benefits Will I Receive?**We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.***Turning Point Benefits***Turning Point### Attached documents* Grade 2 - Support Worker.pdfApply| | || --- | --- || Salary | £24,773 based on 37 hours, £30,128 based on 45 hours / £12.84 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Night Support Worker - Reevy/13752 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 15 October, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Bradford, United Kingdom || Posted on | 15 September, 2026 || Contract Details | Full-Time || Working Hours | 30hrs per week |