Support Worker Nights, 10pm-7am

Priory; New Romney; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory in New Romney is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a 36-hour week, night shift 10pm-7am at Cotswold Lodge, Kent. You will help adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to maintain wellbeing and independence within a compassionate team.

You will support personal care and daily living tasks, update care plans, and work closely with residents, families and colleagues to promote safety and dignity. The role offers training and development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or higher qualification.
• GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths.
• Commitment to completing required qualifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' personal needs are met and support daily living tasks.
• Complete daily administration including care plans and notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Adhere to policies to maintain safety, confidentiality and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Cotswold Lodge, Coast Rd, Kent TN28 8QY
£13.45 Hourly.
Full Time 36 Hours

Cotswold Lodge has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Shift times are 10pm-7am.

Supporting adults with a diagnosis of a learning disability and/or Autism that can display some challenging behaviours.

Cotswold Lodge, New Romney, Kent is a residential service supporting 6 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a town setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and nearby rail links via Ashford International. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• The problems faced by many service users may present challenging situations, which may increase the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.