Waking Night Support Worker in Halifax

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Intensive Night Support Worker specialising in positive behaviour management. In this role, you will support individuals who may experience emotional distress or have diverse communication and support needs, helping to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will recognise behaviour as a form of communication and apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches to provide effective support. The role requires strong emotional and psychological resilience, enabling you to remain calm and respond appropriately during difficult or emotionally charged situations.

Working overnight within a supported living setting, you will help ensure the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of the people we support. Experience within a positive behaviour support environment is essential, along with strong emotional resilience and the ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Hours: Initially 40 hours per week (4 x 10-hour shifts) increasing to 48 hours per week (4 x 12-hour shifts) once funding is confirmed. Shifts cover a 24/7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships with the people you support, respecting their choices, dignity, and individuality.
• Deliver responsive, person-centred support in line with individual plans, including PBS strategies.
• Carry out regular welfare checks and ensure a calm, safe environment overnight.
• Support with bedtime/overnight/morning routines such as personal care, meals, medication, and household tasks, always promoting independence.
• Recognise and respond to distress or behavioural communication with empathy and skill, using de-escalation techniques and PBS.
• Monitor and accurately record overnight observations and incidents using agreed systems.
• Prepare and maintain the environment for the following day (domestic tasks where needed).
• Respond effectively to any emergencies during night shifts.
• Work collaboratively with daytime colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure consistent support.
• Contribute to the development and review of support plans, risk assessments, and PBS strategies.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, inclusion, respect, and emotional safety at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and individuals who may communicate through behaviour or experience emotional distress (2 years preferred).
• Strong emotional resilience and ability to stay calm in pressured situations.
• Strong communication skills - able to listen actively, speak clearly, and write clear, accurate records.
• A person-led approach, with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with the people you support, colleagues, and external partners.
• Organised, motivated, reliable and confident working independently overnight with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work 12hr night shifts, including weekends, and bank holidays.
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.
• Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and health & safety principles.
• Experience working in inclusive, values-led environments.
• Night shift experience desirable.

Benefits:

• Paid training and access to a wide variety of vocational learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive, values-led culture.
• Opportunity to develop your career in social care.
• 28 days full time equivalent holidays each year, including bank holidays.

Eligible Workers: Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.