Residential & Respite Support Worker

Alexandra House Support Services Ltd; Prestatyn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in rate £78

Job summary

Alexandra House Support Services Ltd in North Wales is seeking a Residential and Respite Support Worker. You will provide person-centred care to adults with a range of needs across day and waking-night shifts, including sleep-ins, with duties across personal care, meals, medications, mobility and activity support.

Roles require willingness to commute between Prestatyn and Denbigh services, flexible shifts, and a commitment to safeguarding and accurate recording.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have been in employment within the past 12 months.
• Be willing to work both day and overnight shifts.
• Be seeking work of up to 25 hours per week.
• Be willing and able to commute between Prestatyn and Denbigh services.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and personal hygiene.
• Support individuals with meals, nutrition, hydration and everyday household activities.
• Assist with medication in accordance with individual care plans, training and procedures.
• Support mobility, transfers and moving and handling with appropriate equipment.
• Assist individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and communication needs.
• Encourage independence and help develop everyday living skills.
• Plan and participate in meaningful activities, outings and community opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns, handovers between shifts.
• Respond to emergencies and changes in individuals' needs as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Recent employment

Day and night shifts

Part-time hours 25

Commuting between sites

Job description

Residential and Respite Support Worker

Location: Prestatyn and Denbigh Property, North Wales

Candidates must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

• Have been in employment within the past 12 months.

• Be willing to work both day and overnight shifts.

• Be seeking work of up to 25 hours per week.

• Be willing and able to commute between our Prestatyn and Denbigh services.

We are recruiting caring, reliable and responsible individuals to join our residential and respite care teams.

£13.20ph and sleep in rate £78 for 11pm - 7am

Shifts - 10:30am - 11am next day 23.5 hours shift including sleep in - 2 shifts per week

About the Role

As a Residential and Respite Support Worker, you will provide practical, person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, complex health conditions and additional support needs.

Our residential service in Denbigh provides a permanent home where individuals receive support with everyday living, personal care, maintaining relationships, developing independence and participating in meaningful activities.

Our respite services provide planned short breaks for individuals who require support away from their usual home environment. Staff help individuals settle into their surroundings, maintain familiar routines, access activities and receive care that reflects their individual needs.

The role involves working across day shifts, night shifts & waking night shifts, providing care, supervision and support throughout the day and night.

During waking night shifts, staff must remain awake and alert throughout their shift. Responsibilities include responding to individuals' needs, providing personal care, supporting medication administration where required, completing appropriate welfare checks and monitoring wellbeing in accordance with individual care plans and risk assessments.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, reporting concerns, responding appropriately to emergencies and ensuring effective handovers between day and night staff.

The role requires patience, good observation skills, professional judgement and the ability to adapt your approach to each individual's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and personal hygiene.

• Support individuals with meals, nutrition, hydration and everyday household activities.

• Assist with medication in accordance with individual care plans, training, competency assessments and organisational procedures.

• Support individuals with mobility, transfers and moving and handling, using appropriate equipment where required.

• Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and additional communication or behavioural needs.

• Encourage independence and support individuals to develop and maintain everyday living skills.

• Plan and participate in meaningful activities, outings and community opportunities based on individual interests and preferences.

• Support individuals to maintain relationships with family, friends and others important to them.

• Help individuals attending respite feel comfortable, supported and familiar with their surroundings.

• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment, supporting individuals to participate in household routines according to their abilities.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in an individual's health, behaviour, presentation or wellbeing.

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and agreed support strategies.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records using our electronic care management system.

• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, management and other professionals.

• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and respect for each individual's dignity, privacy and choices.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency and continuity of care.

• Complete appropriate night-time monitoring and welfare checks in accordance with individual care plans.

• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and changes in individuals' needs, escalating concerns to senior staff or management as required.

• Provide clear and accurate handovers between shifts.

Working Arrangements

Our residential and respite services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing support according to the needs of the individuals using our services.

Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, which may include:

• Day shifts

• Evening shifts

• Waking night shifts

• Weekends on a rolling rota

• Bank holidays where required

Staff may be required to work across our Prestatyn and Denbigh services in accordance with operational requirements and agreed employment arrangements.

Training and Development

Successful applicants will receive a minimum two full days of induction and training relevant to their responsibilities and the needs of the individuals they support.

Training will include:

• Safeguarding adults and children

• Medication administration and competency assessments

• Moving and handling

• Infection prevention and control

• Positive behaviour support

• Understanding learning disabilities and autism

• Communication and person-centred support

• Emergency procedures and responding to health concerns

• Additional training relating to complex care needs where appropriate

Employees will be expected to participate in regular supervision, competency assessments and ongoing professional development, including relevant health and social care qualifications where appropriate.

Previous experience in residential care, respite care, learning disability services or other health and social care settings is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applicants who demonstrate the appropriate values, reliability, willingness to learn and commitment to supporting others.

Safer Recruitment

Alexandra House Support Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults receiving care and support.

All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred list checks where applicable and registering with Social Care Wales.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who understand that residential and respite care involves more than completing allocated tasks.

The role requires an understanding of the importance of providing a comfortable and supportive home environment, respecting individual routines and preferences, and helping people feel secure and involved in decisions about their daily lives.

Successful applicants will be:

• Compassionate, patient and respectful.

• Reliable, punctual and professionally accountable.

• Observant and able to recognise changes in individuals' needs.

• Confident communicating with individuals who have different communication styles and abilities.

• Able to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging situations.

• Willing to follow care plans, risk assessments and agreed support strategies.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Committed to maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns.

• Flexible and willing to undertake day shifts, waking nights and weekend working.

• Willing to learn, accept constructive feedback and develop their knowledge and skills.

If you are interested in supporting individuals to maintain their independence, participate in everyday life and receive care that respects their choices and individuality, we welcome your application.