Night Care and Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,924.41 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Together |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As a Night Care & Support Practitioner at YMCA Together you will naturally be an empathetic and caring person wanting to provide unconditional support for those experiencing mental health issues. Your role as a Night Care and Support Practitioner will be to create a safe environment that empowers residents to make positive changes in their lives.
What your week may look like
To introduce and build relationships with new residents, continuing any allocated tasks around inducting residents into the service
Ensure that residents have a full understanding of their rights and responsibilities during their stay including the need to engage with care assessments, social care and other statutory services
Support residents to maintain their independence, to achieve their goals and targets as defined/ agreed within their care plans and care plans
When required update and communicate resident risk assessments in line with YMCA Together policy and procedure including positive risk taking where appropriate, medication management etc.
Refer to all care and support plans regarding specific person centred needs.
Provide any elements of personal care as detailed in individuals care plans ensuring that a Resident’s dignity is placed at the centre of any interaction.
Delegated Health tasks as required based on individuals care needs, (training will be provided)
Communicate with partner organisations, In some circumstances there may be a requirement to deal with out of hrs statutory and non-statutory agencies
Maintain Up to date records on day to day paperwork, support planning systems DAVE and in any resident’s files
Complete regular scheduled cleaning duties throughout the building as timetabled including regular room cleans alongside supporting residents in the management of their room
Participate in the planning and delivery of any evening group work and activities throughout the setting
Provide information and advice to the people we support in accordance with their support and care plans
Motivate and challenge the people we support so they identify and realise their goals
Encourage involvement and participation among the people we support in the running and shaping of the service provided by planning and attending regular resident meetings
Deal promptly with all complaints and safeguarding concerns or disclosures
Provide clear, accurate and good quality information in respect of all residents in line with agreed procedures ensuring that appropriate information is shared with the line managers
Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people.
It is recognised that the association is operating in a dynamic environment and as such this job description may be varied in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving needs of the business and changing nature of the job.
What can we offer you
Working with YMCA Together comes will a whole host of benefits. We hope that people will find personal fulfilment and purpose by working with alongside people in our services. Our teams are compassionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community. With opportunities for professional growth, YMCA together offers training to support your role and personal development.
The skills we are looking for
Qualification or working experience in Care or Support Services
An understanding and experience of providing personal care to vulnerable adults
A knowledge of Health & Safety issues
An understanding of complex needs support issues such as mental health, homelessness, substance misuse and offending
Knowledge of Adult safeguarding protocols
Understanding of how to deal with challenging and chaotic individuals
A knowledge of how to provide dignity in care
The ability to conduct comprehensive and accurate risk assessments
To provide effective and consistent care and support planning with the people we support
Excellent IT, communication, interpersonal, interviewing and assessment skills
Excellent administration skills and the ability to accurately and concisely record information and write reports
Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people
Ability and willingness to work unsupervised
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Committed to improving the lives of people with complex needs
Excellent negotiation/ mediation skills
Ability to work within & have commitment to YMCA ethos, philosophy and SHREK values, Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness
Energetic, dynamic and self-motivated
What is a nice to have
A recognised qualification in Social Care, Health or mental health
At least 1 years’ experience of working within a Care or Support setting or similar
Experience working in a CQC registered care setting
Experience of working with end of life
Experience of resettlement of an individual into independent living.
Experience of providing personal care
A working knowledge of providing support and care
Knowledge of health interventions
Knowledge of welfare rights
Knowledge of Psychological Informed practice
Knowledge of health intervention and harm reduction
Knowledge of supporting Residents through the care act assessment framework
A good understanding of the mental capacity act and the ability to make best interest decision and explain reasoning
Analytical, data collation and reporting skills
Computer literate, competent in working with Microsoft word, outlook, windows
YMCA Together is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
What your week may look like
To introduce and build relationships with new residents, continuing any allocated tasks around inducting residents into the service
Ensure that residents have a full understanding of their rights and responsibilities during their stay including the need to engage with care assessments, social care and other statutory services
Support residents to maintain their independence, to achieve their goals and targets as defined/ agreed within their care plans and care plans
When required update and communicate resident risk assessments in line with YMCA Together policy and procedure including positive risk taking where appropriate, medication management etc.
Refer to all care and support plans regarding specific person centred needs.
Provide any elements of personal care as detailed in individuals care plans ensuring that a Resident’s dignity is placed at the centre of any interaction.
Delegated Health tasks as required based on individuals care needs, (training will be provided)
Communicate with partner organisations, In some circumstances there may be a requirement to deal with out of hrs statutory and non-statutory agencies
Maintain Up to date records on day to day paperwork, support planning systems DAVE and in any resident’s files
Complete regular scheduled cleaning duties throughout the building as timetabled including regular room cleans alongside supporting residents in the management of their room
Participate in the planning and delivery of any evening group work and activities throughout the setting
Provide information and advice to the people we support in accordance with their support and care plans
Motivate and challenge the people we support so they identify and realise their goals
Encourage involvement and participation among the people we support in the running and shaping of the service provided by planning and attending regular resident meetings
Deal promptly with all complaints and safeguarding concerns or disclosures
Provide clear, accurate and good quality information in respect of all residents in line with agreed procedures ensuring that appropriate information is shared with the line managers
Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people.
It is recognised that the association is operating in a dynamic environment and as such this job description may be varied in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving needs of the business and changing nature of the job.
What can we offer you
Working with YMCA Together comes will a whole host of benefits. We hope that people will find personal fulfilment and purpose by working with alongside people in our services. Our teams are compassionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community. With opportunities for professional growth, YMCA together offers training to support your role and personal development.
The skills we are looking for
Qualification or working experience in Care or Support Services
An understanding and experience of providing personal care to vulnerable adults
A knowledge of Health & Safety issues
An understanding of complex needs support issues such as mental health, homelessness, substance misuse and offending
Knowledge of Adult safeguarding protocols
Understanding of how to deal with challenging and chaotic individuals
A knowledge of how to provide dignity in care
The ability to conduct comprehensive and accurate risk assessments
To provide effective and consistent care and support planning with the people we support
Excellent IT, communication, interpersonal, interviewing and assessment skills
Excellent administration skills and the ability to accurately and concisely record information and write reports
Demonstrate creativity in overcoming obstacles and a commitment to working with and providing support to vulnerable people
Ability and willingness to work unsupervised
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Committed to improving the lives of people with complex needs
Excellent negotiation/ mediation skills
Ability to work within & have commitment to YMCA ethos, philosophy and SHREK values, Strength, Humility, Respect, Empathy and Kindness
Energetic, dynamic and self-motivated
What is a nice to have
A recognised qualification in Social Care, Health or mental health
At least 1 years’ experience of working within a Care or Support setting or similar
Experience working in a CQC registered care setting
Experience of working with end of life
Experience of resettlement of an individual into independent living.
Experience of providing personal care
A working knowledge of providing support and care
Knowledge of health interventions
Knowledge of welfare rights
Knowledge of Psychological Informed practice
Knowledge of health intervention and harm reduction
Knowledge of supporting Residents through the care act assessment framework
A good understanding of the mental capacity act and the ability to make best interest decision and explain reasoning
Analytical, data collation and reporting skills
Computer literate, competent in working with Microsoft word, outlook, windows
YMCA Together is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.