Female Waking Night Support Worker

SeeAbility; Redhill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs. As a Female Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals towards independence, providing essential daily care, and fostering social engagement. This role offers a chance to work closely with a young lady in Redhill, supporting her unique health needs while enjoying activities together. With comprehensive training and a commitment to your professional growth, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programs

Referral bonuses

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support including personal care and meals.
• Facilitate social engagement and activities.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Experience with Physical Disabilities

Resilience

Calm under Pressure

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Waking Night Support Worker

Location:	Redhill, Surrey
Salary:	£12.30 per hour (£22,386 per annum) plus benefits.
Hours:	35 hours per week, between 9.30 pm and 7.30 am, Monday to Sunday, on a two-week rolling shift rota.
Contract:	Full-time, Permanent.
Driving Requirement:	A valid full UK manual driving license is desirable but not essential.
Right to Work:	Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No skilled worker visas can be sponsored.

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you should demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP)
• Autism and Severe Learning Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities (Wheelchair user)
• Physical Challenging Behaviour
• Resilience

About You

Are you someone who enjoys making a difference in others’ lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature? If yes, we want to hear from you! We seek individuals who can stay calm under pressure, are enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable handling challenging behaviours. A manual UK driving license and comfort with driving alternative vehicles are also desirable.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Complex Needs Support Worker, you'll support individuals in their journey towards independence. Your responsibilities include:

• Daily Care & Support: Assisting with personal care, meals, medication, and daily tasks.
• Building Relationships: Understanding and supporting individual needs.
• Empowering Independence: Supporting personal goals and encouraging exploration.
• Social Engagement: Facilitating participation in activities, holidays, and hobbies.
• Respect & Dignity: Ensuring respectful and dignified treatment of individuals and families.

Supporting a Specific Individual

You will support a young lady living independently in Redhill, with complex health needs including autism, learning disabilities, and RCDP. Support involves personal care, nutrition, communication (Makaton, picture exchange), mobility, and emotional support. Patience, positivity, and a calm demeanor are essential, especially given her love for activities like rollerblading and her enthusiasm for Christmas music. Being physically fit, reliable, and able to drive is important, as you will work on a 2:1 basis and enjoy outings together.

Why Work for Us?

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications
• Recognition and rewards for your efforts
• Work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement and flexible options
• Financial benefits including discounts, pension schemes, and more
• Wellbeing support through employee assistance programs
• Referral bonuses

SeeAbility has a rich history since 1799, supporting people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives through person-centred care and specialist services. We are committed to safe recruitment and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially those with disabilities.