Night Support Worker

Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public sector organization in Wigston is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide essential care for adults with disabilities. This role requires a commitment to supporting individuals' independence, and no prior experience is necessary. You'll be given training and support from a dedicated team. Flexible working hours, including weekends and bank holidays, are essential. Benefits include a modern working environment and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• No previous formal experience needed; values are most important.
• Commitment to providing high quality care and supporting independence.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and day-to-day support.
• Meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service.
• Assist with personal care and promote choice and control.

Skills

Commitment to high quality care

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to write clear records

Ability to assist with moving and handling

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? Our friendly team at Waterlees Court Supported Living are looking for a Night support worker (waking nights) to working 17.5 hours to join our team. Waterlees Court is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care and deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. You don't need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity. We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays
• The ability to write clear and concise records
• Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment

We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. Disability Confident - A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.