Support Workers - Night Shifts

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Linby CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking Support Workers for an ongoing role at a residential care setting in the United Kingdom. You will assist adults with autism and learning difficulties, supporting daily living activities and safety checks during night shifts as required.

Applicants should have prior residential or learning difficulties care experience, a compassionate attitude, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Residential or Learning Difficulties care setting is essential.
• A kind and patient attitude to care and highly motivated to assist residents.
• Good communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS within last 6 months is advantageous; training opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Follow individualised care plans using the reporting system to document activities.
• Work with the care team to offer residents a range of activities.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Attention to safety

Job description

Desperately seeking Support Workers for immediate starts!

Our client is looking for Experienced Support Workers to work in this fantastic Victorian Style home. They cater for four Adults with Autism and Learning Difficulties. Epilepsy Awareness is desirable but not essential. You will be assisting in the residents with their activities of daily living. You will do regular checks throughout the Night always ensuring their safety. Some form of Safety Intervention is desirable such as break away techniques but its not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the residents with their personal care, ensuring their comfort and dignity is always maintained.
• Follow their residents individualised care plans using their bespoke reporting system to document their activities.
• Work effectively alongside the existing care team to offer their residents a range of activities.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a Residential or Learning Difficulties care setting is essential due to the nature of their clientele.
• A kind and patient attitude to their care and highly motivated to assist them lead their best lives.
• Good communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and understanding.
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

For this role, it is essential that you have;

• At least months experience in a Care environment.
• An Enhanced DBS dated within the last 6 months, registered on the update service is an advantage. If you don’t, don’t worry we can help if you have the facility to pay for one upfront at the cost of £49.50.
• All relevant mandatory training in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Infection Control, Moving and Handling and ideally certificates to show for this or we can assist you to gain access to online training platforms at the cost of £2.50 per unit.
• 2 years referenceable work experience
• A passion to make a difference to an individual’s life.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships

This is an ongoing role that can become permanent for successful candidates.

Shift Times are:-

Days 0800 to 1400..

Other shifts are available on request, especially weekends and bank holidays.

The hourly rate is £12.76 per hour. You will also accrue up to 28 days holiday per year for time served.