Support Worker Waking Nights

Making Space Charity; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Electric car scheme

Bravo Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Training & development

Travel expenses

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker at Swallow Lodge in Lincolnshire. You will join a supportive team providing person-centred care to residents with LD, dementia and mental health needs, ensuring safety, comfort and wellbeing through night shifts.

The role offers on-the-job training, opportunities to pursue professional qualifications in Health and Social Care, and a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to undertake professional qualifications in Health and Social Care.
• Personal values should align with Making Space.

Responsibilities

• Work waking nights providing care to residents with LD, dementia, mental health or other conditions.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care tasks.
• Conduct security checks and perform domestic duties.
• Support residents in decision-making and activity participation.

Job description

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

We have an opportunity available for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join the team at Swallow Lodge based in Lincolnshire, LN6 8UZ.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Hours: 35 weekly

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.

We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with adults living with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centred basis. You will be there to ensure that residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care, and you'll help encourage and develop new skills through a variety of different activities.

In this role, you will work waking nights and be responsible for providing excellent care to your residents. Your duties will include administering medication, carrying out personal care tasks, conducting security checks, and performing domestic tasks. You will play a vital role in ensuring that your residents are safe, comfortable, and most importantly happy.

This is a truly rewarding role that requires energy, compassion and a passion for helping others. You will be working as part of a supportive team of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those they support. You will have access to ongoing training and development, allowing you to grow in your role and build a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

It's important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Please note, unfortunately we are only able to accept applications from females for this post due to service user preference. However, we do actively recruit for both genders and our other vacancies can be found on the welcome page of this portal.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our Current Benefits Include

• Stream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday - statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom