Night Support Assistant DARS
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,996 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | You Matter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Why this role would be great for you
As a Night Support Assistant at You Matter, you will be an empathetic and caring individual dedicated to providing unconditional support to those experiencing homelessness and the effects of past traumatic incidents.
Everyone goes through periods of crisis at some point, and some individuals require additional support to navigate these challenging times. Your responsibility will be to assist our clients in a trauma-informed manner, enabling them to progress to more independent living. You will work as part of a team to achieve these goals alongside the person you are supporting, ensuring you always work with a person-centred approach
Domestic Abuse Focus
This role sits within services that support individuals with lived experience of domestic abuse. The postholder will be expected to work in a trauma informed, survivor centred way, recognising the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and families, and responding in a manner that promotes safety, empowerment, and choice.
What your week may look like
To work as part of the Night Support Team
To provide an accommodation-based support service to people within a psychologically informed environment that is underpinned with a Trauma Informed Care approach on waking night shifts
Assist with room checks and support clients in the management of their room and relationships with others and to report any health and safety issues
Assist with new resident welcome process as required into the service and with conducting risk assessments of clients
Motivate and support clients so they realise their goals
Encourage involvement and participation amongst clients in the running and shaping of the service
To input, maintain and update clients electronic records and rent payments on DAVE Housing Management System
To support clients with the taking of prescribed medication in line with medication procedures & processes
Provide clear and accurate information in respect of all clients in line with agreed procedures such as daily handovers ensuring that appropriate information is communicated with the team.
To monitor clients emotional & mental wellbeing
To socially engage with clients outside of designated timetabled activities to reduce social isolation & promote inclusion
Undertake initial needs & risk assessments
Preparation of room prior to move in being completed
Carry out induction (if needed to) to all new clients of the service
Completion of of housing benefit application and You Matter License Agreement
Complete the welcome process to the service – which may include supporting with the preparation of food & drink
Carry out evening welfare checks in during every shift
To deal promptly with all serious incidents, complaints and safeguarding/abuse disclosures
To creatively support and engage with clients that have a wide range of complex and challenging support needs
Assisting service users in their personal hygiene and of their room
To support in the turning around & cleaning of void rooms within limited timescales.
To liaise with all emergency services when necessary
Ensure at all times the safety of yourself and others on the premises in which you work
To conduct nightly Health and Safety checks
To report, log and communicate all incidents to the appropriate people in line with You Matter license agreement
Tackle any nuisance caused by clients behaviour or their visitors, including the consequences of continuing with anti-social behaviour
Conduct welfare checks as specified during the shift
To share information and expertise with the team, covering absence, and working together to provide a high-quality service
To contribute to the formulation of policy and procedures in relation to support services
To attend and participate in regular team meetings to ensure good communication.
Professional Practice and Development
Attend regular supervision sessions with the Service Manager or Team Leader in accordance with the supervision contract
Maintain good professional practice and ensure ongoing development, through use of supervision and training
Respect the confidentiality of clients using the service and be responsible for the security of personal and confidential information
The skills we are looking for
EXPERIENCE – A minimum of one year’s experience of working within a hostel setting or similar. Relevant experience in homelessness, housing, health or offending. A minimum of one year’s experience in dealing with front-line customer service needs. Working experience of maintaining up to date electronic records and calendars
KNOWLEDGE – A working knowledge of providing support. A working knowledge of Health & Safety issues within a hostel setting. A clear understanding of dealing with customers who have complex and challenging behavioural needs. Knowledge of safeguarding protocols. Working knowledge of providing support in accordance with the You Matter equality and diversity strategy and policy
COMMUNICATION – Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate efficiently. Being able to foster a respectful, collaborative and professional approach to the people who you work alongside, always ensuring confidentiality
EMPATHY and RESPECT – The ability to empower people to make positive changes, showing empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries
ORGANISATION – Strong time management and the ability to manage to prioritise tasks
COMPUTER LITERACY – You will be IT literate and have experience of working with multiple software programs such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
As a Night Support Assistant at You Matter, you will be an empathetic and caring individual dedicated to providing unconditional support to those experiencing homelessness and the effects of past traumatic incidents.
Everyone goes through periods of crisis at some point, and some individuals require additional support to navigate these challenging times. Your responsibility will be to assist our clients in a trauma-informed manner, enabling them to progress to more independent living. You will work as part of a team to achieve these goals alongside the person you are supporting, ensuring you always work with a person-centred approach
Domestic Abuse Focus
This role sits within services that support individuals with lived experience of domestic abuse. The postholder will be expected to work in a trauma informed, survivor centred way, recognising the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and families, and responding in a manner that promotes safety, empowerment, and choice.
What your week may look like
To work as part of the Night Support Team
To provide an accommodation-based support service to people within a psychologically informed environment that is underpinned with a Trauma Informed Care approach on waking night shifts
Assist with room checks and support clients in the management of their room and relationships with others and to report any health and safety issues
Assist with new resident welcome process as required into the service and with conducting risk assessments of clients
Motivate and support clients so they realise their goals
Encourage involvement and participation amongst clients in the running and shaping of the service
To input, maintain and update clients electronic records and rent payments on DAVE Housing Management System
To support clients with the taking of prescribed medication in line with medication procedures & processes
Provide clear and accurate information in respect of all clients in line with agreed procedures such as daily handovers ensuring that appropriate information is communicated with the team.
To monitor clients emotional & mental wellbeing
To socially engage with clients outside of designated timetabled activities to reduce social isolation & promote inclusion
Undertake initial needs & risk assessments
Preparation of room prior to move in being completed
Carry out induction (if needed to) to all new clients of the service
Completion of of housing benefit application and You Matter License Agreement
Complete the welcome process to the service – which may include supporting with the preparation of food & drink
Carry out evening welfare checks in during every shift
To deal promptly with all serious incidents, complaints and safeguarding/abuse disclosures
To creatively support and engage with clients that have a wide range of complex and challenging support needs
Assisting service users in their personal hygiene and of their room
To support in the turning around & cleaning of void rooms within limited timescales.
To liaise with all emergency services when necessary
Ensure at all times the safety of yourself and others on the premises in which you work
To conduct nightly Health and Safety checks
To report, log and communicate all incidents to the appropriate people in line with You Matter license agreement
Tackle any nuisance caused by clients behaviour or their visitors, including the consequences of continuing with anti-social behaviour
Conduct welfare checks as specified during the shift
To share information and expertise with the team, covering absence, and working together to provide a high-quality service
To contribute to the formulation of policy and procedures in relation to support services
To attend and participate in regular team meetings to ensure good communication.
Professional Practice and Development
Attend regular supervision sessions with the Service Manager or Team Leader in accordance with the supervision contract
Maintain good professional practice and ensure ongoing development, through use of supervision and training
Respect the confidentiality of clients using the service and be responsible for the security of personal and confidential information
The skills we are looking for
EXPERIENCE – A minimum of one year’s experience of working within a hostel setting or similar. Relevant experience in homelessness, housing, health or offending. A minimum of one year’s experience in dealing with front-line customer service needs. Working experience of maintaining up to date electronic records and calendars
KNOWLEDGE – A working knowledge of providing support. A working knowledge of Health & Safety issues within a hostel setting. A clear understanding of dealing with customers who have complex and challenging behavioural needs. Knowledge of safeguarding protocols. Working knowledge of providing support in accordance with the You Matter equality and diversity strategy and policy
COMMUNICATION – Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate efficiently. Being able to foster a respectful, collaborative and professional approach to the people who you work alongside, always ensuring confidentiality
EMPATHY and RESPECT – The ability to empower people to make positive changes, showing empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries
ORGANISATION – Strong time management and the ability to manage to prioritise tasks
COMPUTER LITERACY – You will be IT literate and have experience of working with multiple software programs such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.