Waking Night Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Enhanced DBS paid by company

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Extra Care team in Barrow-in-Furness. You will provide personal care, administer medications, and assist with domestic tasks in a setting serving residents aged 55+ with dementia and disabilities.

The role requires experience in care, full-time (35 hours per week) on a flexible rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our organisation emphasizes person-centred care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is essential.
• Full-time hours (35 per week), rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Must be located in and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, respectful personal care, medication administration, manual handling and help with domestic tasks.
• Develop warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest.
• Encourage residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Manual handling

Relationship building

Social activities

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a warm and caring Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly Extra Care team in Barrow-in-Furness. At our lively services, we provide quality care and support to 31 residents, helping and encouraging them to lead a fulfilling and enriched life. The service is made up of 41 self-contained flats and the individuals we support are upward of 55 years old with a range of needs including Dementia, learning disabilities & physical disabilities.

Our residents have a wide range of support needs, some require a lot of support including double calls as they require hoisting, and others only require prompting with medication.

The service is conveniently situated within walking distance of the town center, with a bus stop at our front doorstep which connects us with the Lake District and surrounding areas. The Bingo Hall opposite us is very popular with our residents, and a few yards up the road is our local British Legion club which hosts live entertainment several nights a week.

No two days are the same as we support our residents to follow their passions and engage in a wide range of activities. Activities may include movie nights, gardening, day trips, meals out and many more!

Your role will include:

• Prove consistent, respectful personal care, medication administration, manual handling and help with domestic tasks
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Encourage residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home

We are looking for Waking Night Support Workers from all walks of life, with a passion for providing person-centred care and support within a fun and friendly environment!

Previous experience in care is essential for this role. Full-time hours (35 per week), to be worked flexibly on a rota, which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays according to the needs of the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93869

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.