Specialist Behavioural Night Support Worker

Environmental Dynamics International, Asia HQ; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider in care and support is seeking a Specialist Behavioural Night Support Worker to join their Learning Disabilities service in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves supporting customers with learning disabilities and Autism, ensuring their safety and wellbeing overnight while fostering a supportive environment. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a compassionate approach to care.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days

Free DBS

Healthcare Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension plan

Quarterly Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Experience in a care-related role is essential.
• Driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the customer's safety and wellbeing at night.
• Support the customer with personal care and activities.
• Conduct key work sessions to achieve Support Plan goals.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Building Relationships

Positive Risk Taking

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.

£21,606.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Our Benefits Include

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support

Online wellbeing resources

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

Hemel Hempstead Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person.

10 hour night shifts.

Experience Is Essential.

What you'll do:

Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere;

Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene;

Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences;

Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed;

Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours;

Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities;

Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals;

Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';

Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents;

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This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About You

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour

Prefers working as part of a group or team

Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized

Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer

Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

Essential

What you'll bring:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience
  
  

Desirable

• Driving Licence
  
  

About Us

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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