Night Support worker

Active Care Group; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid team meetings and supervision

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension where applicable

Ongoing specialist training andSupport

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Night Support Worker in Halesworth to assist a sociable gentleman at home with brain injury and complex health needs. You will help with daily living, rehabilitation, and community activities while supporting his recovery.

Role involves night shifts (2 or 4 x 10-hour nights), some day cover, and induction shadowing. Full training and ongoing support are provided, including medication support and PEG-J care.

Qualifications

• A clean manual driving licence.
• Confidence driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• The physical ability to support personal care, moving and handling and wheelchair use.
• Good written communication and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in supporting someone to live a fulfilling life.
• Experience of complex care and supporting someone with a brain injury would be beneficial. Previous care experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support across daily living, personal care and rehabilitation.
• Support activities, medication and nutrition via PEG-J, moving and handling, therapy programmes and community outings.
• Drive the client's wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
• Full training is provided.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Wheelchair-accessible vehicle

Flexible approach

Physical ability to assist personal cA

Good written communication

Basic computer skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Interest in fulfilling life

Experience with brain injury/complex c

Tools

Wheelchair vehicle operation

Job description

Night Support Worker Halesworth, Suffolk | £16.00ph | £32.00ph Bank Holidays

Looking for more than just another care job? We're recruiting Night Support Workers to join an established team supporting a sociable gentleman with a brain injury and complex health needs in his own home. He enjoys music, creative activities, being outdoors and spending time with family, and you'll help him get the most from everyday life while continuing his rehabilitation.

What you'll be working

Either 2 or 4 x 10-hour night shifts per week Predominantly nights, with some day cover where required Approximately four weeks of daytime shadowing during induction Bank opportunities available.

What you'll be doing

You'll provide person-centred support across daily living, personal care and rehabilitation. This includes supporting activities, medication and nutrition via PEG-J, moving and handling, therapy programmes and getting out into the community. You'll also drive the client's wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Full training is provided.

What you'll bring

More than anything, we're looking for someone kind, reliable, respectful and enthusiastic who can build a positive relationship with the client and his family.

You’ll need:

• A clean manual driving licence
• Confidence driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• The physical ability to support personal care, moving and handling and wheelchair use
• Good written communication and basic computer skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine interest in supporting someone to live a fulfilling life.
• Experience of complex care and supporting someone with a brain injury, epilepsy or non-verbal communication would be beneficial. Previous care experience is essential. Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided

What you'll get

£16.00 per hour, increasing to £32.00 per hour on Bank Holidays, plus paid annual leave, workplace pension where applicable, paid training, paid team meetings and supervision, and ongoing specialist training and support.

Ready for a care role where your personality, positivity and enthusiasm can make a real difference?