Night Support Worker- Kirkby in Ashfield- Willis Lodge

Hatzfeld Care; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement over 5 miles

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On-site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme (£250)

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care is seeking a Night Support Worker to join our Nottinghamshire residential care home. You will work as part of a team to support residents with varying needs, encouraging independence and following the residents' care plans.

The role requires flexibility, reliability, and good communication. NVQ 2 or above is preferred, with full training provided, and additional benefits including a pension and staff welfare support.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 or above preferred, with training and personal development provided.
• Experience working with mental health conditions and/or dementia desirable.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement in household, personal and group tasks.
• Reinforce skills and become a Key worker with a resident and plan their care.
• Liaise with professionals and significant people involved in care.
• Develop, monitor, and review care and personal plans; update on the care app.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Reliable

Motivated

Education

NVQ 2 or above

Tools

Care app

Job description

Location: Willis Lodge (NG17 7DX)

Rate of pay: £13.70 per hour

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 aNight Support Workeryou 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.

Must live in the UK to apply

Responsibilities for a Night Support Worker

• 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 (full training will be provided for this)

• 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

• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• 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

£13.70 per hour for night shift