Night Support Worker

Hatzfeld Care Ltd; Redbourne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the UK seeks a Night Support Worker to assist residents with personal and household tasks while promoting independence. The ideal candidate will be reliable, trustworthy, and skilled in communication. Benefits include life insurance, a company pension, and mileage reimbursement. This position requires in-person work and an expected 42 hours per week, with a pay of £13.30 per hour.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension in place

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement in tasks of household, personal and group management.
• Become a Key worker with a Resident and plan and organise their care.
• Administer/assist in administration of medication and maintain medication records.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Enthusiastic and motivated

Education

NVQ 2 or above preferred

Job description

Overview

At Hatzfeld we provide residential care for adults with varying needs such as Asperger’s, Schizophrenia or eating disorders to age-related illnesses or Dementia. A person-centred care plan is produced tailored to each individual’s specific needs.

With residential care services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire we have a wide range of different career opportunities available supporting adults with varying levels of need, providing person centred, responsive care.

As a Night Support Worker you will be expected to work as part of a team by supporting the residents of the home. Providing practical support as well as encouraging independence in line with the wishes of the residents and the requirements of the management.

The position will be in person at Laughton Croft Residential Home.

Must live in the UK to apply

Responsibilities

• To provide support and encouragement in tasks of household, personal and group management, including the following;
• To reinforce skills already learned.
• Becoming a Key worker with a Resident and planning and organising their care.
• Liaise with professional and other significant people.
• Assist to develop, prepare, monitor, maintain and review care and personal plans and update on the care app.
• Attend interviews and other meetings as required.
• Work on a flexible basis as required by the Registered Manager.
• Be involved in regular supervision sessions with the Registered Manager.
• Attend all training courses provided by the company.
• Attend and support residents' house meetings.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Be responsible for adhering to the home's philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Administer/assist in administration of medication and maintain medication records.

Requirements

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
• Good communication skills
• NVQ 2 or above preferred however training and personal professional development provided
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working with people who have mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£13.30 per hour

Expected 42 hours per week