Support Worker - Waking Nights

jobs24.co.uk; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Waking Night Support Workers in Taunton. This rewarding role involves providing essential overnight support to individuals, ensuring their safety and comfort while maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment. You will engage in various tasks, including keeping safety checks, personal care, and maintaining records using IT systems. The company is committed to investing in your professional development, offering comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities. Join a team that values your contributions and promotes mental health support, making a positive impact in the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Training Programme including Care Certificate

Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee wellbeing strategy

Support for personal qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support in a residential setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use IT systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and maintain a clean environment.
• Support individuals in making the most of their evenings and provide personal care.

Skills

Personal Care

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Taunton to support males and females throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line with the risk assessment and support plan while also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks.

The role may involve tasks such as:

1. Carrying out "keeping safe checks" at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.
2. Ensuring that the environment is clean and sanitary.
3. Keeping written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records.
4. Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.
5. Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings/nights when they wish to.
6. Providing personal care when required.

Shift pattern: 10pm - 7am

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fourth year in a row in 2024.

We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.

Alongside our generous benefits package, we give you:

1. Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed "Centre of Excellence".
2. Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000.
3. Career development opportunities with access to our award-winning Aspire programme.
4. Salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
5. Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advice.
6. Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support.
7. Support to take part and complete any personal qualifications while at work providing it does not interfere with your duties.