Wake Night Support Worker

Bethphage; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in the UK is seeking a Wake Night Support Worker to provide person-centred support to residents during night shifts. The successful candidate will need previous experience in a support role and must possess good communication skills and patience. This role involves ensuring the well-being of residents throughout the night, as well as maintaining detailed records. Competitive pay and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

High quality training

28 days holiday increasing with service

Free counselling services

Long service rewards

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Refer-a-Friend Award

Birthday recognition

Paid enhanced DBS certificate

Qualifications

• Previous Support Worker experience is essential.
• Ability to deliver compassionate and reliable support.
• Flexibility to work varying night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to residents during waking night shifts.
• Ensure residents' safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Maintain records for continuity of care.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT knowledge/skills

Patience

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Wake Night Support Worker – £12.79 per hour · 27 Hours per week (3 shifts).

We are looking for a Wake Night Support Worker to join our team and provide person-centred support to the eight individuals living in our service. The successful applicant will be required to work waking night shifts within this 24-hour service, including weekends. We are seeking someone with previous Support Worker experience who can deliver compassionate and reliable support while promoting independence, dignity and choice. The role involves ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of the people we support throughout the night, as well as completing records to maintain continuity of care. Strong communication skills, flexibility and the ability to remain calm and professional during the night are essential. Empathy, care, and compassion.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• High quality training – we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support
• 28 days holiday in your first year (pro-rata), increasing to 33 days after five years and 38 days after ten years’ service
• Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts – you’ll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
• Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
• A Simply Health Cash Plan to help with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
• Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service – to reward dedication to Bethphage
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Development opportunities – support in your care career, from becoming a mental health first aider to progression from support worker to service manager
• Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
• Refer-a-Friend Award – earn £200 when your referral completes probation
• Birthday recognition – Amazon e-voucher every year
• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme offering discounts to social care staff

Role and Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support to residents during waking night shifts, ensuring safety, comfort and well-being. Promote independence, dignity and choice, maintain records to ensure continuity of care, and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Essential Requirements

• Driver (as this is rural with no public services)
• Level 2 Health & Social Care
• Good communication skills and able to listen
• Be patient
• Promote independence and daily living skills
• Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
• Be able to work using their own initiative and without constant supervision

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working with Positive Behaviour support

Note: Some roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like more information, please contact our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880 or email [e-mail].

Interview Date: TBC