Wake Night Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Wake Night Support Worker. This role entails providing practical and emotional care to vulnerable adults, requiring flexibility for shift work, including weekends and bank holidays. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards it, as well as experience in supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. The position offers £12.71 per hour and benefits such as a holiday purchase scheme and free training.

Benefits

28 days pro rata holiday

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

Free training for qualification in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Assist with meal preparation and cleaning duties.
• Keep accurate notes and records.
• Collaborate with team members to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Wake Night Support Worker - Hemel Hempstead

40 hours per week

Benefits:

• £12.71ph
• 28 days pro rata holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

The Role:

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits: From: £13.82 To: £13.82 per hour