Night Support Worker

Langley Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days annual leave + Bank Hols

Pension matched up to 8%

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance up to 3x salary

Flexible benefits e.g. cycle to work,

Private holiday home getaway in Torquy

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause support

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Langley Trust in Gillingham is recruiting a Night Support Worker to join our caring team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers 37.5 hours per week across 3 x 12.5 hour shifts, with some weekend work.

A competitive annual salary of £25,592 is offered, along with a supportive benefits package. The post involves keywork responsibilities, resident records, medication procedures, and helping residents maintain dignity and independence in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check with adult barred list required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide keywork support and maintain client records.
• Follow medication procedures and support meetings with residents.
• Support personal care and access to health and social care professionals.
• Assess and manage risk and promote safety within the service.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Calm under pressure

Professional attitude

Training willingness

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 Gillingham. 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 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.

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.