Clinical Waking Night Support Worker - Runcorn

Waking Night Support Worker: Runcorn
We have an exciting opportunity for confident support workers who are fun and outgoing to support a gentleman in his 40s, who has a diagnosis of Neurodegeneration.
Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK
Key Job Role Information
Role –Female Support Worker
Location -Runcorn
Salary -£11.75 per hour
Shifts -The shift times are 22:00 - 08:00 am Waking Night
Expected hours –24 – 48 per week
Key Role essentials and responsibilities –

1. Full UK drivers’ licence
2. Competent verbal and written English
3. Must have experience within health and social care settings

Meet the person you’ll be supporting:

• Who am I? I am a gentleman in my 40's.
• What challenges do I have? My mobility is very restricted and I require assistance with my hoist and sling. My speech is also affected by my condition and is limited. I communicate mainly through hand signals and head movements. I also have a PEG and require my medication through this.
• What activities do I like to do? I love watching movies, series, and documentaries on CSI, Criminal Minds, and Superheroes. I am also a big Manchester City Fan.
• What types of people do I get along with? Bubbly, and chatty people who can match my energy. I am non-verbal, so I also get on well with people who can be patient with my communication. If my staff are funny, we will get on just fine.

My team

• How many people support me at one time? I am supported on a 2:1 ratio during the daytime and 1:1 for the night shifts.
• What shift patterns do my team do? Waking Nights.
• What are my team trained in? My staff will receive a bespoke training course specifically to cover my needs.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social Care diplomas and NVQs.
• Get paid for your training and induction with us.
• Enrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us.
• Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral.
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes.
• We will pay for your DBS.
• This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out about some of our other support worker vacancies, please email erin.greenhalgh@amore-group.co.uk, or phone 07930130088.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Shift:

• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have any current working restrictions?

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person