Waking Night Support Worker

The Meath Epilepsy Charity; Godalming; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Godalming is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide high-quality care for residents. This role involves implementing care plans, administering medication, and promoting safety and confidentiality. The position offers various hours per week, with excellent benefits including enhanced holiday pay, training, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday & sick pay

Free on-site parking

Healthcare cash back scheme

Free on-site gym

Free meals on duty

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with public and stakeholders.
• Willingness to attend relevant training to maintain high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care for residents in accordance with their care plans.
• Administering and storing prescribed medication in line with legislation.
• Communicating relevant information about residents to team members.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER
Salary: GBP13 per hour

Excellent benefits:
Enhanced holiday & sick pay, free on-site parking, healthcare cash back scheme, free on-site gym, free meals on duty, excellent progression opportunities.

This role is based in Godalming, Surrey.

Overview:
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity. Through person-centered planning, we ensure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and maintaining their independence as much as possible. We seek team players with excellent communication skills who want to deliver high-quality care and support while maintaining safety standards at all times in line with company policies. Full training will be provided.

We have roles from 23 to 46 hours a week available.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing direct care for all aspects of the individual resident's assessed needs in accordance with their care plan.
• Following all policies and procedures.
• Assisting residents with personal care as needed.
• Administering and storing prescribed medication in line with legislation.
• Assisting residents with mobility where appropriate.
• Communicating relevant information about residents to team members to update individual care plans and ensure appropriate care, noting any changes in physical, medical, or psychological conditions.
• Reporting immediately to senior staff any accidents or incidents involving residents, staff, or visitors.
• Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures, especially in cases of abuse allegations.
• Handling medication procedures, including requesting senior staff to administer prescribed drugs such as analgesics, laxatives, and diazepam.
• Attending 1:1 supervision meetings with your line manager every six weeks.
• Following instructions from your line manager or senior staff as required.
• Performing any other reasonable tasks as needed.
• Implementing Meath policies and procedures. The listed duties are not exhaustive, and other tasks may be required for the proper performance of the role.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, trustees, professional bodies, and other stakeholders, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other operating systems.

Essential:

• Responsibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to attend relevant training to maintain high operational and safety standards.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding all matters at the Meath.

Desirable: Awareness of CQC requirements and holding or willingness to work towards a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.

Inclusivity & Diversity: We recognize and value the uniqueness of all colleagues, encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us in supporting our residents. Our values—Collaborative, Care, Proud, Inclusive, Empower—are embedded in our culture and daily practices, emphasizing trust, respect, skill, community pride, inclusivity, and empowerment.