Night Support Worker

Fairways Ni; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford Park Project is seeking a Night Support Worker to join a dedicated team providing 24-hour support to adults with learning disabilities. You will work across day and night shifts, applying your understanding of behaviours and needs to create a safe, respectful environment.

The role requires at least two years of relevant experience or a suitable qualification; on-site training is provided. Salary is pro rata £27,472.77; hours vary from 20 to 40 per week, with night duty from 22:00 to

Qualifications

• Two years' experience or a relevant qualification evidencing understanding of the needs of the people we support.
• Shift patterns include early, afternoon, and night duties.
• Training provided on start.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks, cooking, and shopping.
• Complete reports, attend team meetings, and communicate with families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in health and social care

NVQ in child care

NVQ in early years learning

BTEC National Diploma in Social Care

Job description

As a Night Support Worker at the Woodford Park Project you will work with a team of highly skilled people providing 24-hour support to adults with learning disabilities who require additional support due to a range of complex needs including behaviours that may cause concern. You will therefore have a sound knowledge and understanding of the various functions of behaviour and have an ability to work in an environment that can be challenging and fast paced. As such, our roles at Woodford Park are incredibly rewarding. You will have a hugely positive impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

We're looking for hard-working team players who are committed to high standards of care.

Full training is provided, but we need people who have a minimum of two years experience of a suitable qualification that will evidence their understanding of the needs of the people who we support. We value interpersonal skills learned from other jobs such as hospitality and retail.

Shifts are typically 8:00am to 3:00pm; 3:00pm to 10:00pm; and 10:00pm to 8:00am for night duty.

Salary: £27,472.77 pro rata (£14.05 per hour)
Hours: 20/30/40 hours available
Timing: 10:00pm - 8:00am
Application closing date: 23/03/2026

Support Workers are on-site day and night to help service users with:

• Personal care
• Domestic tasks
• Household management
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Social integration

On occasions you will also be required to write reports, attend team meetings and communicate with families.

• Two years experience or a relevant qualification

Preferred

• NVQ in health and social care
• NVQ in child care
• NVQ in early years learning
• BTEC National Diploma in Social Care