Female Night Support Worker - Part Time

Securitas UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Insignia Healthcare Group currently seeks a committed night support worker to join the care team supporting a young male adult living at home in Costessy, Norwich. You will assist with daily living activities, including eating, drinking, personal care and respiratory management, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Training is provided, and applicants should be patient, calm and reliable; experience with scoliosis or complex care needs is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable availability for night shifts.
• Training provided to succeed in the role.
• Experience with scoliosis or complex physical needs would be beneficial.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respect routines.

Responsibilities

• Support with eating and drinking and personal care.
• Assist with respiratory management and other health needs.
• Support with moving and handling tasks.
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities.
• Maintain daily routine and good timekeeping.

Skills

Friendly

Calm demeanor

Confident

Compassionate

Honest

Empathetic

Job description

Job Description

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Support work isn’t just about making cups of tea and personal care (though we agree—a good cup of tea does go a long way!). At Insignia Healthcare Group, we believe in enhancing lives and empowering individuals with emotional, physical, and complex disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.

We are currently looking for a committed and compassionate night support worker to join the care team supporting a young male adult living at home in Costessy Norwich.

He has a number of complex clinical needs, including:

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
• Neuromuscular Scoliosis
• Respiratory support needs, including Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Your role will involve supporting with eating and drinking, personal care, and respiratory management, as well as contributing to his sense of independence and wellbeing through social interaction and community activities. He enjoys trips into the community; finding local coffee shops to enjoy a hot chocolate, going bowling and exploring the local area, completing Lego builds and playing board games with his team.

In his own words this is what he values most from his team:

What is important to me in my support team

"I’m looking for caring, patient and reliable support workers who can communicate clearly and take the time to understand me, ensuring we can communicate effectively together. Having a positive outlook is important, as there are times when I may feel low, and I appreciate someone who can offer reassurance, focus on the positives and remain encouraging without becoming flustered."

I need people who can stay calm under pressure, particularly if things don’t go to plan. For example, moving and handling can sometimes be challenging, and if you remain calm and confident, it helps me to feel safe and relaxed too.

Experience supporting people with scoliosis or complex physical needs would be beneficial. My body is fragile, so it is essential that you are gentle, attentive and confident when carrying out moving and handling tasks.

Finally, I value good timekeeping and consistency. I have a daily routine that is important to me, including set times for meals and rest. While I understand that unexpected situations can arise, I appreciate support workers who respect my routine and do their best to help me maintain it.

Key Details:

• Shifts: 12-hour waking night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Schedule: Fixed rota pattern which Includes alternate weekend working
• Location: Costessy (Norwich)

All positions can be given as a contracted fixed rota position or on a casual basis if preferred.

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.

Who are we looking for?

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.