Bank Night Enabling Support Worker - Horizons - £13.50 per hour

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift voucher scheme

Recognition letter

Training package

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Horizons, a residential transitional service run by Shaftesbury Group, provides night support to up to 13 young adults with disabilities. Staff follow individual support plans, record accurately, and may assist with personal care and medications.

Sleep-ins are paid at £60 per session; sponsorship is not available due to Home Office guidelines.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS or Access NI check is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement, taking direction from the person supported and their plan.
• Maintain accurate records while at work, in line with service requirements.
• Administer personal care and medication where required.
• Cover sleep-in sessions, paid at £60 each.

Skills

Person-centered care

Record keeping

Medication administration

Sleep-in support

Job description

Night bank post supporting young adults at Horizons, a residential transitional service run by Shaftesbury Group for up to 13 young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. The work centres on encouraging residents, following each person's support plan, keeping accurate records and, where needed, giving personal care and medication. Bank shifts run overnight, with optional sleep-in sessions paid at £60 each, and residents are helped to use community services, build life skills and attend courses. Sponsorship is not available because the hours do not meet Home Office guidelines.

What the job involves

• Provide support and encouragement, taking direction from the person supported and their person-centred support plan
• Maintain accurate records while at work, in line with service requirements
• Administer personal care and medication where required
• Cover sleep-in sessions, paid at £60 each

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or Access NI check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults

What's offered

• £30 gift voucher for all staff if CQC rates the service good in all domains, £50 if outstanding (terms apply)
• Recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team, and a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond
• Training package for all staff
• Holiday pay of 12.07% for each hour worked, up to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme