Female Children'S Night Support Worker - Pt

Insignia Healthcare Group Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Enhanced DBS provided

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Insignia Healthcare Group is seeking a night support worker to join our care team in Lowestoft, supporting a 5-year-old with complex needs at home. You will assist with clinical needs including PEG feeding, seizures, oxygen and suctioning, and help the family create a safe, comforting night-time routine.

The role is part-time with 9-hour waking night shifts on a fixed rota, offering training, DBS, and ongoing professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, calm and confident personality is essential.
• Commitment to wellbeing and dignity of individuals.
• Willingness to train in social care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time support to a child with complex medical needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Maintain safe, comfortable environment and record care activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm demeanor

Willing to train

Job description

About the Role

Are you a friendly and social person who enjoys being surrounded by inspiring individuals? Are you looking for that next step in your career or looking for that new challenge and believe that you have the transferable skills to make a positive impact on the lives of young adults and children?

A little bit about us:

Insignia Healthcare Group is a leading provider of community care for people with complex care being delivered in their own homes. We provide NHS and Local Authority services to Children and Adults across Norfolk & Waveney. Our holistic, collaborative and person centred approach has proven to deliver high standards and achieve positive outcomes for the individuals we serve. We are proud of our long history and excellent reputation to go the extra mile and to be part of our families lives through to adulthood and beyond.

Job Opportunity

What you will be doing:

Support work isn’t just making cups of tea and personal care. It is about enhancing the lives for people living with emotional, physical and sometimes complex disabilities. At Insignia Healthcare Group we believe that everyone has the right to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential. Although a good cup of tea does go a long way!!

We are seeking a committed and compassionate night support worker to join the care team working with a 5 year old male child who lives in the family home in the Lowestoft area. He requires support with a range of clinical needs including:

• PEG feeding
• Seizures
• Oxygen
• Suctioning

He lives at home in Lowestoft with mum, dad, his older sister, older brother and a range of animals including dogs, cats & guinea pigs. He enjoys sensory play indoors and out, loves spending time with his animals and adventures in the community.

Key Details:

• Contracted: Part Time position
• Location: Lowestoft
• Shifts: 9hr waking night shifts
• Schedule: Fixed rota pattern which includes alternate weekend working

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.*

*Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.*

Essential Skills

Someone who really wants to make a difference, who has a friendly, calm and confident personality. The applicant will want to embrace our Vision & Values and will put the wellbeing of every individual first. Showing compassion, honesty and empathy to all aspects of life.

For us, it is about matching the right person to our families to create a happy and positive environment and your new job with us will be one you enjoy doing every day. It doesn't matter if you don’t have experience in the social care sector as we will train you in everything you need to succeed in your role.

Benefits

• A chance to work with a company that actually makes a difference!
• Flexible or contracted hours of work – full time positions available.
• A Specialist Support Consultant who will support and help you maintain a positive work life balance.
• 4 weekly rota patterns, with the option to cover shifts at short notice.
• Paid annual leave
• Paid refresher training
• Enhanced DBS provided
• Excellent clinical training and personalised support and development planning
• Regular supervisions and appraisals with your own professional development pathway.
• Support and encouragement by us for you to reach your goals within the Healthcare and Social care sector.
• Opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification from our expert training provider, offering diploma levels 2 & 3 & 4.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Insignia annual care awards – recognition for years of service and outstanding contributions.
• Enhanced employer contribution to Pension Scheme at 4%
• Refer a friend bonus scheme - £100

Insignia Healthcare Group is an equal rights employer and is happy to make reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process to ensure all candidates receive a fair process. We aim to provide a working and learning environment which is free from discrimination and will staff to fulfil their personal potential.