Wake Night Support Worker - Bedford

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

Job summary

A leading care facility in Bedford is seeking Wake Night Support Workers to provide practical and emotional care. Candidates should have experience supporting vulnerable adults and excellent communication skills. The role involves implementing support plans, performing personal care, and working as part of a team. Flexible shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Full training will be provided, and a diploma in Health and Social Care is desired but not mandatory.

Benefits

£12.71 per hour

40 hours per week

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to a wide range of free online courses

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care diploma.
• Strong commitment to high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of individual support plans.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Prepare meals and perform cleaning duties.
• Work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
• Perform personal care as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

WAKE NIGHT SUPPORT WORKERS - Clapham, Bedford

Benefits

• £12.71ph
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• 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 the individual’s support plans and activities within a challenging environment
• To maintain effective communication and liaise with the service users, families and other staff members whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
• To prepare meals, do cleaning and laundry duties
• To maintain accurate notes and records when required
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care
• Personal care is required

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care 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 is a provider 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 people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage 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.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

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