Support Worker (Nights)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking self-motivated waking night support workers to provide care for adults with learning disabilities in their homes. Responsibilities include supporting night-time routines, administering medication, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a commitment to person-centered approaches. Additional benefits include enhanced pay for night and weekend work.

Benefits

Additional enhancements for night work

Flexible hours available

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting or informal care and support is encouraged.
• Commitment to learning and developing care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support during night shifts.
• Administer medication and provide personal care as required.
• Promote independence and positive life choices.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Understanding of person-centered care

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic waking night support workers, providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities within their own homes. You will make a difference to the quality of a person's life by supporting them with their night time routines. This can include administering medication, intimate personal care including showering/bathing, dressing or undressing, assisting with toileting etc. You will have an understanding of the importance of promoting independence and enabling positive life choices.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with learning disabilities during night shifts in their own homes.
• Support with night-time routines, including medication administration and intimate personal care as required (showering/bathing, dressing/undressing, toileting).
• Promote independence and enable positive life choices for individuals.
• Respect and consider the person at the centre of care and maintain a willingness to learn and develop skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a care setting or informal care and support to family or friends is encouraged.
• Understanding that the person is at the centre of the care and a commitment to learning and developing skills.

Hours and Benefits

• The work includes weekends and bank holidays.
• Additional enhancements are paid for night work and weekend work on top of the basic salary.
• Additional hours may be available on top of contracted hours.

How to Apply / Contact

For further information about the post, please contact Natalie Utley or the Supported Living Service Team on 01924 302680.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact Natalie Utley.

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