Lead Night Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Kisimul Group; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking a Senior Night Residential Support Worker to join our Adult Services team in Peacehaven. You will advocate for residents, provide person-centred care and support the staff to deliver high-quality care during night shifts.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will lead by example, contribute to care planning, maintain records, coordinate activities and ensure smooth service delivery across the home, including staff supervisions and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to the personal development of residents with practical and emotional support.
• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Design, implement, deliver and contribute to a wide range of recreational events within the home and wider community, including trips and holidays.
• Using knowledge and experience, contribute positively to care planning and participate in reviews, showing knowledge of nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise record keeping.
• Take ownership for key-worker duties and develop links with families and significant others.
• Work with the Manager to ensure streamlined service delivery and consistent communication across the homes.
• Proactively participate in supporting the staff team, including carrying out supervisions as requested.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and hand-overs, ensuring information is disseminated timely.
• Contribute to the training and development of the staff team and identify training needs.

Job description

Kisimul Group is seeking a Senior Night Residential Support Worker to join our Adult Services team in Peacehaven. You will advocate for residents, provide person-centred care and support the staff to deliver high-quality care during night shifts.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will lead by example, contribute to care planning, maintain records, coordinate activities and ensure smooth service delivery across the home, including staff supervisions and meetings.