Night Duty Support Worker

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay (£45 per night)

Job summary

Praxis Care seeks dedicated Support Workers to provide person-centred support, enabling independence and safe living environments. You will work with teams, follow policies, and assist with personal care and daily living activities. An AccessNI check is required, and a sleep-in duty may include £45 per night.

Flexibility for full-time, part-time or relief patterns is offered, with 39-hour FTE salary assumptions and pro‑rata adjustments for contracted hours.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Collaborate with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, resolving conflicts or challenging behaviours.
• Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with the Medication Policy where necessary.
• Familiarise yourself with all administrative requirements and log information according to reporting guidelines.
• Be aware of all policies and procedures and participate in related training.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Driving license

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Support Workers are central to Praxis Care's mission of providing quality care to individuals. Each Support Worker is part of a dedicated team that delivers high-quality, reliable support services. They foster an encouraging environment that promotes independence, helping individuals achieve their desired outcomes. At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on maintaining a service where respect and dignity are paramount. At this time we are unable to offer sponsorship licenses for applicants'' . We can consider a range of different working patterns, including full time, part time and relief. All advertised salaries are based on 39 hours (FTE) and will be pro rata to contracted hours.

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with domestic or social skills and personal care.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Collaborate with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, effectively resolving situations arising from conflict or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and language.
• Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care's Medication Policy where necessary.
• Familiarize yourself with all administrative requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service's reporting guidelines.
• Be fully aware of all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety), ensuring attendance and participation in all related training.

Requirements of the Role

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation. An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Desirable

• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Skills & Competencies

• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver's license, they should state how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post).
• Risk assessment skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

Attributes

• Team player.
• Understanding of diversity.
• Availability to work flexibly.,

Required criteria

• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle
• Right to Work in the UK

Desired criteria

• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Link to COP - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice