Female Wake Night Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in Hitchin seeks a dedicated support worker to assist vulnerable adults. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, maintaining communication with families, and providing daily support for meals and activities. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards one, along with experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviours. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

FREE training for Social Care qualification

Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Assist service users with meals, cleaning, and social events.
• Maintain accurate records and notes.
• Provide high-quality care as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Calmness under pressure

Teamwork

Experience with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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