Night Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; England; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave increasing to 36

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card & discounts

Wellbeing & counselling support

Full induction and ongoing training

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, is seeking a compassionate Female Night Support Worker to join a specialist residential service supporting young adults with learning and physical disabilities.

You will provide person-centred care on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. The role requires previous care experience and the ability to work night shifts, with travel to Killingworth as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting is essential.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and travel to Killingworth.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Support young adults with learning and physical disabilities.
• Deliver 1:1 or 2:1 care following individual support plans.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and effective handovers.

Skills

Night shift

Caregiving

Communication

Job description

Section 7 (2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this role (Female Applicants Only)

Location: Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AP
Salary: £26,823 £27,617 per annum
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and reliable Female Night Support Worker to join a specialist residential service supporting young adults with learning and physical disabilities.

You will provide person-centred care on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Support young adults with learning and physical disabilities.
• Deliver 1:1 or 2:1 care following individual support plans.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and effective handovers.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a care setting is essential.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Ability to travel to Killingworth.
• 31 days annual leave, increasing to 36 days after five years.
• Pension scheme and loyalty awards.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Blue Light Card and employee discounts.

Permanent night shifts shift times confirmed during recruitment.

• Section 7 (2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this role (Female Applicants Only)
• Enhanced DBS, relevant barring checks and satisfactory references required.