Waking Night Support Specialist – Safe, Person-Centred Care

NHS Jobs; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide safe, person-centred and recovery-focused support to residents throughout the night. The role requires staying awake and alert across the full shift, following individual plans, risk assessments and night-time routines.

The post holder will maintain accurate records, report changes in health or behaviour, and work with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure a calm, secure environment and smooth handover to the day

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled observations and welfare checks in accordance with individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Respond promptly and appropriately when residents require support during the night.
• Provide practical, emotional and personal support where required.
• Support residents with medication in accordance with training, competency and organisational procedures.
• Recognise, record and report changes in residents presentation, behaviour, physical health, mental wellbeing or level of risk.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, safeguarding concerns and unexpected situations.
• Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records of observations, support provided, incidents and concerns.
• Read communication records and follow all relevant instructions and updates.
• Complete agreed cleaning, household, security and health and safety tasks.
• Report hazards, defective equipment and unsafe practices promptly.
• Maintain residents privacy, dignity, confidentiality, independence and professional boundaries.
• Provide a clear and accurate handover to the incoming day team.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, families, advocates and external professionals.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, mandatory training and development activities as required.
• Remain awake, alert and available throughout the entire waking night shift.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide safe, person-centred and recovery-focused support to residents throughout the night. The role requires staying awake and alert across the full shift, following individual plans, risk assessments and night-time routines.

The post holder will maintain accurate records, report changes in health or behaviour, and work with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure a calm, secure environment and smooth handover to the day