Female Waking Night Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking committed Female Waking Night Support Workers to join our Preston Trauma Service, providing person-centred care for women with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The service operates 24/7 to support transitions from long-stay settings to independent living in the community.

You will work on a 36-hour full-time rota including evenings, weekends and public holidays, promoting safety, routine and wellbeing in a calm environment while helping

Qualifications

• Willing to work nights on a rota including evenings/weekends.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support women with individual care needs.
• Promote independence and control over care.
• Maintain structure, boundaries and routine in the home and community.
• Assist with daily household tasks and activities at the service.
• Support wellbeing and monitor residents’ progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Job description

Creative Support is seeking committed Female Waking Night Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides two single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of two women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community. You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and
maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care. Full time (36 hours) to be worked flexibly on a rota, which will include evenings, weekends and public holidays according to the needs of the service. Vacancy Reference Number: 93972 Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

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