Support Workers - Night Shifts

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Support Workers for a care home respite unit, specialising in Autism and Learning Difficulties. You will monitor residents, record sleep patterns, and report issues using bespoke logging systems.

The role supports up to 6 residents and requires empathy and strong communication in sensitive situations. The night shift runs from 22:00 to 07:45, with additional shifts available on request.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient attitude essential.
• Strong communication skills required for sensitive reporting.
• Experience with Autism and Learning Difficulties desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and maintain dignity.
• Follow individual care/activity plans to meet physical and emotional needs.
• Complete logs throughout the night and report any issues.
• Work with the care team to perform checks during the night shift.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Autism/LD Experience

Job description

Are you looking for Night Shifts on an ongoing basis?

This care home is looking for experienced Support Workers to work alongside an established team of Support Workers in this respite unit. You will be assisting with the monitoring their residents, recording their sleep patterns and reporting issues using their bespoke logging systems. This care home has the facilities for up to 6 residents and they specialise in supporting individuals with moderate to severe Autism and Learning Difficulties. It is desirable that you have experience of dealing with clients with Autism and Learning Difficulties or have a good understanding of this.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the clients with their personal care if required, ensuring their comfort and hygiene needs are met, always maintaining their dignity.
• Follow individualised care and activity plans to meet their residents unique physical and emotional needs of each client.
• Complete logs throughout the day and report accurately to maintain seamless continuity of care.
• Work effectively and professionally alongside the existing care team in performing checks throughout the night.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience with Autism and Learning Difficulties is desirable but not essential.
• An empathetic, patient, and highly motivated attitude towards care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.

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 and ideally certificates to show for this or we can assist you to gain access to online training platforms.
• 2 years referenceable work experience
• The enthusiasm to make a difference to an individual’s life.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships

This role offers ongoing hours for the right candidate and has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Shift Times are:-

Nights - 2200 to 0745

There are other shifts available on request especially bank holidays.

Rates of pay are £13.71 per hour. You will also accrue up to 28 days paid holiday per year.