Night Support Worker

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in England is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide personal care and companionship to elderly residents. You'll be involved in daily care, light household duties, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in elderly care and a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include 28 days holiday, a pension, and various employee rewards. Join us in making a real difference to our residents every day.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card and rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care required.
• Commitment to high-quality care standards.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Keep the household and residents' rooms clean.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker with a preference for working nights? Our Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general, you'll also be supporting residents with their personal care needs and providing companionship. You'll be expected to carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident's rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving residents where it's appropriate to do so. You'll understand that some shifts 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.

Ideally with, or working towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, you'll have a previous experience of elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people. In addition, you'll be good at communicating with people, compassionate with a can‑do approach and enjoy working as part of a team. 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.

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing, here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Care Worker Charity membership for well‑being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more