Wake Night Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Wake Night Support Worker in Kingsnorth. The role involves implementing support plans and assisting vulnerable adults with various activities. Candidates must have experience in social care and excellent communication skills. The position offers 28 days of holiday, flexible shifts, and ongoing training opportunities. Pay is competitive at £12.71 per hour, requiring 48 hours work per week.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

FREE training for Social Care qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and their families.
• Support service users with Meal prep, Laundry, cleaning, and events.
• Keep accurate notes and records.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or as part of a team

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Bright Care- St Mary's Bay-TN29 0EU

Wake Night Support Worker

48 x hours per Week

£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Various contracted hour shifts available
• 28 x days 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!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

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 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, 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

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

We are an equal opportunities employer