Night Senior Support Worker - Independent Living

Kisimul Group; Yaxley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking a Night Higher Level Support Worker at Saorsa House, our Supported Living service, to provide person-centred care and support residents to live as independently as possible.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will lead by example, promote choice and individuality, contribute to care planning, and maintain records while working flexibly on a rota that may include sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Positively contribute to the personal development of our tenants with both practical and emotional support.
• Design, implement, deliver and contribute in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events within the home and wider community. This will involve regular outings and trips and on occasion, extended visits and holidays.
• Using knowledge and experience, contribute positively to care planning and participate supportively in reviews as requested, demonstrating a sound knowledge regarding nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise record keeping.
• Take ownership for key-worker duties and where appropriate look to develop and strengthen links with families, friends and relevant significant others.
• Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure streamlined service delivery and consistent communication throughout the home.
• Proactively participate in supporting the staff team to include carrying out supervisions as requested.
• Attend and contribute positively to regular staff meetings and hand-over meetings, ensuring all relevant information is disseminated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute positively to the training and development of the staff team to include own personal development / highlighting any training needs.
• Operate with flexibility, participating in a shift rota (which may include sleep-ins) as requested by Management

Job description

Kisimul Group is seeking a Night Higher Level Support Worker at Saorsa House, our Supported Living service, to provide person-centred care and support residents to live as independently as possible.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will lead by example, promote choice and individuality, contribute to care planning, and maintain records while working flexibly on a rota that may include sleep-ins.