Night Support Worker (Blackburn)

Ivolve Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading adult social care provider dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. In this role, you'll empower individuals with diverse needs to thrive in their homes through engaging activities and personalized support. Your commitment to honesty and reliability will help create a nurturing environment where every person can flourish. Enjoy a rewarding career with a supportive team, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave and training opportunities. If you're ready to take on a meaningful challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Birthday off with pay

£300 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Good general education and commitment to training are essential.
• Previous experience in a social care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with various needs including learning disabilities and mental health.
• Engage in activities like cooking, arts, and outings for community integration.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Commitment to training

Education

Good general education

RQF Level 2 in social care

Job description

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire,BB1 5JP

Shifts:Full-time 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.47 per hour(dependent on qualifications)

**Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.**

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.

As part of our team, you will help plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and fun-filled activities that promote creativity, social interaction, and well-being. Responsibilities include:

• Karaoke, Singing, and Dancing
• Arts and Crafts
• Baking and Cooking Activities
• Outings and Community Trips
• Festive Service Decorating and Event Setup

These activities aim to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being while building a sense of community and belonging.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

Our Values

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs

• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

• You’ll provide personal care including support with continence needs; health and medication needs; handling personal possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene

• You’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education

• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care

• Previous experience within social care setting

• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

• Confident IT user

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Industry-leading recognition

• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing

• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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