Night Support Worker

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Aylesbury is seeking a Relief Learning Disabilities Night and Care Support Worker to assist residents in our care homes. You’ll help with daily routines, provide companionship, and support night-time care needs.

You’ll join a caring team dedicated to creating a warm, respectful environment for older people, with opportunities for training and development and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Ideally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven commitment to high quality care standards for older people.
• Ability to build trustful relationships with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care as needed.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities with residents.
• Carry out light household duties to keep home and rooms clean.
• Support residents to participate in activities and outings where appropriate.
• Work alongside team to deliver warm, compassionate care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Relief Learning Disabilities Night and Care Support Worker

199 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9QF

Pay - £13.80

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day; whether it’s helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or joining in with the vast array of fun activities that take place in our homes, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. You’ll also carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident’s rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving them where it’s appropriate to do so. You’ll understand that some days might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), you’ll have a proven track record in elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we’ll provide all the support you need to start your career with us - all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be next to join us.