Night Support Worker - £25,584 - £27,269 Pro Rata + Shift and weekend enhancements on top of ba[...]

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Night Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in providing overnight support to individuals with complex needs, ensuring their safety and well-being in a supported housing environment. You will be the first point of contact for emergencies, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable residents while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace culture. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with a similar customer group is essential.
• A willingness to work towards a Level 2 qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide waking night cover in a supported housing project.
• Act as the first point of contact for the homeless emergency line.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Experience with vulnerable groups

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Night Support Worker - £25,584 - £27,269 Pro Rata + Shift and weekend enhancements on top of basic wage

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Position reference: 50130039
Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier Communities

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 Pro Rata
Working Arrangements: This is a job share role working 3 Nights in every 8
Hours per week: 33
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 21.03.2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations may affect pension entitlements for those who return to work within local government service.

At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, including flexible working, employee discounts, and opportunities for training and development.

About The Post

The Night Support Worker will provide waking night cover in a supported housing project for people with multiple and complex needs. You will act as the first point of contact for the homeless out of hours emergency line and ensure the safety of residents and security of the site. You will have experience with a similar customer group, be able to work on your own initiative, and ensure that records are accurately maintained. Good all-round communication skills are essential. A level 2 qualification, or willingness to work towards this, is also required.

The role will involve working 11-hour shifts, with handovers to daytime staff. The shifts are 9:30 pm - 8:30 am on a rotating basis. This is a job share role and would involve working 3 days on and 5 days off, including weekends and bank holidays. Please be aware this role is a lone working role.

For further information or to discuss the post, please contact Kris Jowett on 07407 826113.

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

CVs will not be accepted. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions.