Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
£28808.78 - £29709.68 per annum (dependent on experience), pro rata for part‑time hours.
Full time – 38.5 hours per week.
Essential Requirements
* Flexibility – working night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
* Ability to attend training throughout employment, on weekdays.
* Good written communication skills for basic reports and record‑keeping.
* Basic IT skills – computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails.
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
* Professional working boundaries and the ability to remain calm in emergencies and support others during difficult situations.
Desirable Criteria
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
* Previous experience with young people with mental health needs.
Company Benefits
* Minimum 30 days holiday.
* One additional day off each year for your birthday.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced company pension.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Paid time off for fertility treatment.
* Life Assurance (2 × annual salary).
* Healthcare CashPlan covering dental, optical, and other healthcare treatments, plus discounted gym memberships and shopping.
* Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour Counselling Service.
* Free eye tests and a range of other benefits.
* Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
* Paid training, induction and DBS check.
* Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
* Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
* Menopause Friendly Organisation.
* Long service awards.
* Social events including a Christmas party.
* Blue Light Card for additional shopping discounts.
* Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500 per referral).
* Free onsite parking.
Responsibilities
You will work the night shift supporting young people aged 16‑30 with mental health needs in a residential setting. Your daily duties include providing personal care and assistance with wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also manage incidents, de‑escalate challenging behaviour, update online care records, administer medication, and provide hand‑over to the day staff. Support of another night worker or a sleep‑in is available, and an on‑call manager can be consulted for additional assistance.
The service is a 5‑bed Edwardian building with spacious rooms and communal areas. Your role will involve maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the home to ensure a homely environment for the residents.
Young people may experience a range of diagnoses, including personality disorder, eating disorders, and self‑harm. You will help them improve relationships with food, manage self‑harm incidents, and support them in preparing for transition to community life – assisting with medication self‑administration, re‑engaging with education, accessing public transport, and attending appointments independently.
Residents enjoy a variety of activities such as arts & crafts, baking, cooking, board games, movie nights, community outings, beach trips, shopping, bowling, walks, concerts, and the cinema.
Previous care experience is not essential – full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring through reflective practice, one‑to‑one supervision, and group staff support.
Career Development
This role offers a highly rewarding start to a career working with young people. It provides opportunities for professional growth and the development of skills in mental health care.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026.
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