Night Support Worker

Turning Point; Keighley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization providing health and social care is seeking a Night Support Worker in Keighley. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and requires strong communication skills and compassion. The successful candidate will hold a Care Certificate or equivalent and will receive comprehensive training. Working hours are 30-40 hours per week, primarily during nights. Benefits include 29 days of paid holiday and opportunities for professional development. Join our dedicated team to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement options

Qualifications

• Must hold the Care Certificate or a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Resilient, patient, and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support personal hygiene needs.
• Assist in home and community activities.
• Help with daily medication.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Good communication skills

Understanding of epilepsy

Confidence in using technology

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

# Night Support Worker### Job Introduction**This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines****The right candidate must hold the care certificate or NVQ level 2.****About Me**Rix House is a large Residential Care Home that provides 24hr person centred support to 10 individuals with physical and Learning Disabilities.We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support. There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centred way which includes various activities in the home and in the community, shopping, managing own budgets, going on holiday and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.**Training and Development**We offer training to all those who want to develop their skills and competencies not just in the care sector but in other areas too. Please note accredited training will be offered after your probation period ends which is 6 months, and may include Diplomas and apprenticeships in health and social care.**Shift Patterns -**This is a nights role. You will be required to work 9:30pm - 7.30am weekdays and 10pm - 8am weekend.### Role ResponsibilityRix House is a large Residential Care Home in Keighley West Yorkshire, and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training to support me and this will take place locally in either Keighley or Bradford**About the role*** Supporting me with my personal hygiene needs.* Supporting me in my own home and in the community with activities I like and try new activities I might like* Supporting me throughout the day with eating and drinking.* Supporting me to take my daily medication.* You will also be required to work alongside specialists, family and other staff at Rix House who are part of multi-disciplinary team.### The Ideal Candidate**You should be*** Experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.* Must hold the Care Certificate or a diploma in Health and Social Care.* Be resilient, patient and understanding.* Have good communication skills.* Have a good understanding of the medical condition of Epilepsy (full training will be provided for this).* Be consistent in your support approach.* Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities and understanding.* All my support is recorded on a handheld electronic device therefore you must be confident in the use of technology.* Be willing to support me out in the community on your own and push me in my wheelchair if this is needed.**You should have*** The right attitude!* A good attendance record.* Ability to work well as part of my core team and with other professionals involved in my support.As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees..Turning Point### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £23,808 based on 37 hours, £28,995 based on 45 hours / £12.34 per hour || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | Night Support Worker - Rix/12361 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 14 January, 2026 || Job Category | Support Work || Business Unit | Learning Disabilities || Location | Keighley, United Kingdom || Posted on | 14 December, 2025 || Contract Details | Full Time || Working Hours | 30-40hrs per week |### Spread the word