Support Worker - Waking Nights

Discovery; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery is seeking compassionate Waking Night Support Workers to provide essential overnight support in Bishops Lydeard. The role involves ensuring safety, cleanliness, and personal care while fostering a calm environment. With a commitment to your training and career, we offer competitive pay and substantial benefits, including access to apprenticeships and a wellbeing program.

Benefits

Training Programme with Care Certificate

Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee wellbeing strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Willingness to complete necessary training and qualifications during work.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out 'keeping safe checks' during shifts.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the environment.
• Keeping accurate written records using IT systems.

Skills

Caring

Attention to Safety

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

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Support Worker
Waking Nights
Hourly rate - £14.44 per hour
Hours - 10pm - 7am

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Bishops Lydeard to support people throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line the risk assessment and support plan whist also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks.

The role may involve tasks such as:

• Carrying out “keeping safe checks” at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.
• Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary.
• You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records.
• Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.
• Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings / nights when they wish to
• Provide personal care when required.

Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the forth year in 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:

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

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled