Waking Night Support Worker

Creative Support; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization based in Warrington seeks enthusiastic Waking Night Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Responsibilities include personal care, organizing enjoyable activities, and building trusting relationships with service users. The ideal candidates should be passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Continuous professional development is supported through training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Commitment to ongoing development and training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Support individuals with enjoyable activities.
• Develop trusting relationships with service users.
• Carry out administrative duties and housing management.

Skills

Respectful attitude

Warmth and enthusiasm

Ability to build trust

Education

Passion for making a difference

Experience in similar roles (advantageous)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Waking Night Support Workers to work in our Warrington service. The service is comprised of six flats and supports individuals who have a learning disability and/or autism. The people we support may have additional support needs such as behaviours that challenge, mental health needs and complex needs. We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community in Warrington, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Waking Night Support Worker Duties

• Providing personal care to service users
• Working evenings on a rota system including weekends and bank holidays
• Supporting individuals with activities that they enjoy and days out in the surrounding towns of Winwick, St. Helens, Leigh and Newton-le-Willows and further afield
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

Qualifications and Development

Although previous experience in a similar role is more advantageous, we encourage people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference. Creative Support also offers a wide range of training courses. This will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector as we also offer the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 – 5. We will support your continuous development by providing accredited courses such as person-centred planning, communication approaches and many more.

Application and Reference

Vacancy Reference Number: 87521. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days Leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS

Equality, Diversity and Eligibility

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.