Night Support Worker

Pin Point Healthcare; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Full induction and ongoing training

Employee wellbeing and counselling

Blue Light Card and discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pin Point Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Night Support Worker in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. You will support young adults with learning and physical disabilities in a specialist residential service, delivering 1:1 or 2:1 care according to individual support plans.

This permanent night-shift role offers a starting salary of £26,823–£27,617 per year, with benefits including 31 days’ annual leave, a pension scheme, full induction and ongoing training, wellbeing support, Blue Light

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Care experience

Positive behaviour support

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Night Support Worker

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Career development opportunities.

Permanent night shifts – shift times confirmed during recruitment.

Important Information

• Section 7 (2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this role (Female Applicants Only)
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Enhanced DBS, relevant barring checks and satisfactory references required.