Night Support Worker  – Post Ref: CC122
Salary: Scale 3, SCP 5 - 6, £23,500 - £23,893 per annum, 26.25 hours per week, permanent

Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.

We are looking to recruit a Night Support Worker to work across the borough of Calderdale delivering personal care during the night. 

The Out of Hours Team is a service which supports individuals within their own homes during the night. You will work with an established team in pairs, placing emphasis on dignity and choice, promoting independence, and supporting individuals with personal hygiene needs and repositioning. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference to individual’s lives and are able to apply person centred approaches.

Your qualities will include:
•    Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of the individuals in the service.
•    Ability to demonstrate good and safe practice in your work.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a team.
•    A flexible approach to ensure we meet changing needs of the individuals we support and the service we provide.

You will have the use of Calderdale vehicles in your role, so you will need to hold a full driving licence.  

You will need to be available to work 3 days out of 7 days on a rolling rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays, between the hours of 21.30 - 05.00.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 19th August 2024 

Interview Date: w/c 2nd September 2024 

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.