Residential Night Support Worker

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Langdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer matches 8

Health Cash Plan and discounts portal

Life Assurance up to 3x salary

Flexible benefits package

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Residential Night Support Worker role in Langdon is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £27,879 per annum. You will work night shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends, providing ongoing support and supervision to clients in a residential setting.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with rules, and constructive engagement of clients. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Adult Barred List check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to engage, guide and supervise clients.
• Flexible and proactive approach to working within a residential environment.

Responsibilities

• Work through the night providing continuous support, guidance and supervision to clients.
• Build positive relationships and encourage a respectful, pro-social culture.
• Act as a positive role model and engage clients in purposeful activities.
• Prepare supper and breakfast for clients as required.
• Monitor and encourage compliance with rules, curfews and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Take appropriate and proportionate enforcement action when necessary.
• Undertake door duties and monitor CCTV and the security of the service.
• Carry out inspections and direct observations to maintain health, safety, security, cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records and provide effective administrative support.
• Ensure relevant information is shared appropriately with colleagues, managers and multi-agency partners.
• Support sentence-plan delivery and purposeful activities alongside probation, police and other agencies.
• Respond appropriately to emerging issues, using initiative and following established procedures.
• Administer Naloxone or other medication where appropriate and within training.
• Act as an Emergency First Aid Responder when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Night shift readiness

Job description

Residential Night Support Worker - Langdon

Location: Langdon

Salary: £27,879 per annum

Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Night shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends

Contract: Permanent, full-time

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist

We assist public safety employers in finding the right talent, and support organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors when they need to source specialist skills.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Residential Night Support Worker to join a friendly and dedicated team at a residential service in Langdon. Working through the night as part of the wider team, you will support, guide and supervise clients, helping to maintain a safe, secure and positive environment. The role has a strong focus on public protection, supporting clients to comply with service rules and expectations while encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work through the night providing continuous support, guidance and supervision to clients.
• Build positive relationships and encourage a respectful, pro-social culture.
• Act as a positive role model and engage clients in purposeful activities.
• Prepare supper and breakfast for clients as required.
• Monitor and encourage compliance with rules, curfews and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Take appropriate and proportionate enforcement action when necessary.
• Undertake door duties and monitor CCTV and the security of the service.
• Carry out inspections and direct observations to maintain health, safety, security, cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records and provide effective administrative support.
• Ensure relevant information is shared appropriately with colleagues, managers and multi-agency partners.
• Support sentence-plan delivery and purposeful activities alongside probation, police and other agencies.
• Respond appropriately to emerging issues, using initiative and following established procedures.
• Administer Naloxone or other medication where appropriate and within training.
• Act as an Emergency First Aid Responder when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is calm, resilient, observant and non-judgemental, with the confidence to work with clients during the night and maintain appropriate boundaries.

You should have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, guide and supervise clients.
• A respectful, pro-social and non-judgemental approach.
• The confidence to encourage compliance and take appropriate enforcement action when required.
• The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions when dealing with emerging situations.
• A strong focus on safety, security and client wellbeing.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely confidential records.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues, probation, police and other external agencies.
• A flexible and proactive approach to working within a residential environment.
• The ability and willingness to work night shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including Naloxone administration and Emergency First Aid.

Additional Requirements

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Adult Barred List check is required.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and across a 7-day rota is essential.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days annual leave after 2 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%
• Funded Health Cash Plan and discounts portal
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package, including cycle to work and holiday trading
• Access to a private holiday home in Torquay
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice
• Free 24/7 online GP service
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Blue Light Card discounts

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can support people to make positive changes while helping to maintain a safe and secure environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.