Night Support Worker - Young Adults

Job Title

Location: Kidderminster

Residential Night Support Worker – Adults
Full Time | Shift Work | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a dedicated adult residential service supporting individuals with a range of needs.

This is a rewarding frontline care role where you will provide safe, compassionate and person-centred support to adults, helping them maintain independence, develop life skills and live fulfilling lives.

We welcome both experienced practitioners and individuals new to adult social care who demonstrate the right values, resilience and commitment.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

Care & Support

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Support with daily routines including personal care, activities and appointments
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Build professional, trusting relationships
• Create a warm, homely and inclusive environment

Safeguarding

• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture
• Recognise and report concerns appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Act as a positive role model

Professional Practice

• Follow care plans, risk assessments and support strategies
• Support individuals who may experience distress or behavioural challenges using positive approaches
• Remain calm in complex or high-pressure situations
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and reflective practice

Recording & Teamwork

• Maintain accurate and professional records
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and supervision
• Work collaboratively to ensure consistent care delivery

Requirements

Essential

• Genuine motivation to support adults
• Strong communication skills
• Emotional resilience
• Willingness to work weekday and weekends
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS suitable for working with vulnerable adults

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Experience in a regulated care environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS

Ideal Candidate

You are dependable, values-driven and professional.
You remain calm under pressure.
You understand the importance of dignity and boundaries.
You want to build a long-term career in adult social care.

What You Can Expect

• Structured induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work towards recognised qualifications
• Stable, permanent role within a regulated service