Night Support Worker

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Night Support Worker to work across the borough of Calderdale. The role involves delivering personal care during the night and supporting individuals in their homes. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly. The position requires a driver with access to vehicles. In return, generous terms and various training opportunities are provided. The closing date for applications is January 25, 2026.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives.
• Ability to apply person-centred approaches.
• Driver with access to vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care during the night.
• Support individuals with personal hygiene.
• Work as part of a team to meet individual needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Good practice demonstration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Initiative and teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Post Ref: CC229

Internal applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking to recruit a Night Support Worker to work across the borough of Calderdale delivering personal care during the night.

The Out of Hours Team is a service which supports individuals within their own homes during the night. You will work with an established team of carers, placing emphasis on dignity and choice, promoting independence, and supporting individuals with personal hygiene needs and repositioning.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference to individuals' lives and are able to apply person‑centred approaches.

Your qualities will include:

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of the individuals
• Ability to demonstrate good practice in your work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to ensure we meet changing needs of the individuals we support and the service we provide

You will have the use of Calderdale vehicles so you will need to be a driver. You will need to be available to work 3 days out of 7 days on a rolling rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays, between 21.30 – 05.00 hours.

In return we provide:

• A full induction and ongoing training and development relevant to the role
• A friendly, diverse, dynamic, and supportive team
• Criminal Disclosure Check, professional uniform, and PPE
• Various routes of progression to other areas within Adult Services and across the Council
• Generous terms and conditions of employment
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Interviews: w/c 2nd February 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision: On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.