Senior Night Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Kisimul Group; Kings Clipstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisimul Group is recruiting for a Senior Night Support Worker in Adult Services with a focus on learning disabilities. You will report to the Registered Manager and advocate for person-centred care, supporting staff to deliver high-quality care to residents.

Responsibilities include leading care planning, ensuring hygiene standards, and coordinating activities and outings while maintaining accurate records and building strong family links as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to flexible scheduling.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Positively contribute to residents' personal development with practical and emotional support.
• Lead by example and maintain professional communication at all times.
• Design and support recreational activities and outings for residents and the wider community.

Job description

SENIOR NIGHT RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – ADULT SERVICES - LEARNING DISABILITIES - TIGH CRANNTAIL

Due to continued organisational growth and development opportunities for our current staff, we are recruiting for a Senior Night Support Workers to join our staff teams

About the position:

Reporting into the Registered Manager, the Senior Night Support Worker is responsible for advocating and providing person centred care. The Senior Night Support Worker will support our staff teams to perform their wide range of duties appropriately and effectively, ensuring they can deliver the best possible care and support to our residents.

What will you be doing:

• Positively contribute to the personal development of our residents with both practical and emotional support.
• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Design, implement, deliver and contribute in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events within the home and wider community. This will involve regular outings and trips and on occasion, extended visits and holidays.
• Using knowledge and experience, contribute positively to care planning and participate supportively in reviews as requested, demonstrating a sound knowledge regarding nutrition and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate, clear and concise record keeping.
• Take ownership for key-worker duties and where appropriate look to develop and strengthen links with families, friends and relevant significant others.
• Work in partnership with the Manager to ensure streamlined service delivery and consistent communication across the homes.
• Proactively participate in supporting the staff team to include carrying out supervisions as requested.
• Attend and contribute positively to regular staff meetings and hand-over meetings, ensuring all relevant information is disseminated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute positively to the training and development of the staff team to include own personal development / highlighting any training needs.