Night Support Worker (Part Time)

PrimeLife Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking Night Support Workers to join our caring team in the Shepshed area. Roles are available on a full- or part-time basis with regular 8pm–8am shifts across a 7-day week.

We offer fully funded DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme. No prior experience is required as full training is provided and support is available from the Quality Matters team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a care worker is desirable but not required; full training is provided.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist residents in daily living decisions and personal care.
• Support residents in activities and recreational participation.
• Promote resident independence in meals and meal preparation.
• Collaborate with other professionals on care plans.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! x2 nights per week

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Night Support Worker, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.

This role will be based at Old Station Close, in the Shepshed area of Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 21 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Night Support Worker

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns between the hours of 8pm and 8am, across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Night Support Worker include

• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support
• Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
• Assisting residents with their with personal care and in undertaking recreational activities
• Assisting residents to retire for the evening and enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep
• Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans

What we’re looking for in our Night Support Worker

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.