Waking Night Support Worker

Glassmoon Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Waking Night Support Workers to join their team in Plymouth. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, helping them engage in community activities and fostering independence. The company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring every team member feels valued and respected. With a strong focus on personal development and a variety of benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Flexible Pay through Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card

Award-winning Learning and Development

Accrued Annual Leave on Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and maintain support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in living their best life through person-centred care.
• Engage with individuals to help them maintain skills and community connections.
• Report changes in individual needs to the team leader.

Skills

Person-Centred Care

Community Engagement

Documentation Maintenance

Safety and Welfare Promotion

Education

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Experience with Mental Health Needs

Job description

Join the Glassmoon Services team and be part of someone's incredible story!

Benefits:

• Salary range: from £12.65 to £13.47 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.
• As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.
• Wagestream - We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.
• Award-winning Learning and Development
• Blue Light Card - funded by us!
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• We want you to Join, Stay and Progress
• Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth year.

About the Role:

We are recruiting for Waking Night Support Workers for a new Supported Living Service based in Manadon, Plymouth.

Are you experienced in working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and Mental Health needs? We are searching for a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals to assist someone in embarking on a new chapter in their life. This individual is eager to actively engage in the community and explore new opportunities. This role is both demanding and incredibly fulfilling, as you will play a crucial part in helping this person strive for their best life. Your responsibilities will include supporting them in participating in activities they enjoy and fostering their independence.

Possessing a valid driver's license will be advantageous.

We can guarantee that no day is ever the same, but you'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who care deeply about their work, the people they support, and their team. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are committed to developing our team's skills and provide a safe space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and enable the People We Support to live their best life, delivering person-centred care aligned with our support model.
• Use your knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality care following legislation, best practices, and policies.
• Engage with individuals to help them maintain skills, participate in interests, and build community connections.
• Maintain Support Plans and relevant documentation to ensure effective support.
• Report any changes in the needs of the individuals to the Team Leader/Senior Support Worker.
• Promote and maintain the safety and welfare of those in our care.
• Help support individuals in maintaining and developing relationships with family and friends.

(All checks are fully funded by Glassmoon Services Ltd)

Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Checks
• References
• ID & Address check
• Driver's license preferred