Support Worker - Bank (Waking Nights)

Potens; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health and social services provider in Dudley seeks a Bank Waking Night Support Worker. You will provide essential care and support for residents with learning disabilities, complex needs, and epilepsy. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in social care and a passion for person-centered care. Competitive pay starting at £12.50 per hour, along with other benefits including comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Paid learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Referral scheme

Exclusive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the social care sector is required.
• Experience in epilepsy and autism care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding, and cooking.
• Support activities both in service and in the community.
• Provide friendly overnight support to residents.

Skills

Experience working with learning disabilities

Ability to support individual needs

Knowledge of epilepsy care

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ level 2 or above in health and social care

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Bank Waking Night Support Worker. Oakleigh Lodge is a residential care home in Dudley providing support and care for adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, complex needs and autism.

What you’ll be doing

• All aspects of personal care, feeding, cooking, some cleaning, and key working.
• You will be required to operate hoists and will have previous experience of doing this.
• Supporting with activities and interests both within the service and out in the community.
• Settling residents and being that friendly face should they wake up through the night.
• Epilepsy training will be given; however, previous experience is required.
• Providing person-centered care.

What we’ll give you

• £12.50 per hour, increasing to £12.60 per hour after successful completion of probation.
• Bank hours, waking nights 8pm to 8am.
• Contributory pension scheme, if the earning threshold is met.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• Opportunity to complete your Care Certificate with us.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

Who you are

• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience working within the social care sector.
• Experience of working with learning disabilities, autism, or epilepsy is essential.
• You have the ability and passion to support the individual needs of our residents, providing high quality person centered care.
• An NVQ level 2 or above in health and social care would be preferable but not essential; if you don’t have this, you should be willing to achieve it.

Who we are

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the care and support delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life; in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment, including but not exhaustive: enhanced DBS and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre-application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com).

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.