Waking Night Support Worker — Compassionate Night Care

Salutem Care & Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Online GP access

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Cherry Tree, a Salutem Care & Education home in Cheam, is seeking a compassionate Waking night Support Worker to cover maternity leave. You will work nights (Sun, Mon, Wed) to support adults with autism, learning disabilities, and related health needs, in a safe and respectful environment. Role requires female staff due to a care plan.

Shadowing/induction before start; nine months minimum. Training in PBS, medications, and safeguarding; you will work with families, health professionals, and

Qualifications

• Must be female due to care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments, and PBS plans.
• Deliver tailored support meeting physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and use of specialist equipment where required.
• Monitor needs, attend appointments, promote healthy lifestyles, and maintain accurate records.
• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies and support individuals during distress, promoting least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals by identifying and reporting concerns, promoting rights, dignity, and protection from harm.
• Maintain a safe, clean living environment and support daily household tasks and health and safety standards.
• Complete daily notes, incident reports, health records, and financial records.
• Support budgeting, personal finances, and accessing benefits.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adhere to policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards while contributing to continuous service improvement.
• Participate in training, supervision, and flexible shift patterns.

Job description

The Cherry Tree, a Salutem Care & Education home in Cheam, is seeking a compassionate Waking night Support Worker to cover maternity leave. You will work nights (Sun, Mon, Wed) to support adults with autism, learning disabilities, and related health needs, in a safe and respectful environment. Role requires female staff due to a care plan.

Shadowing/induction before start; nine months minimum. Training in PBS, medications, and safeguarding; you will work with families, health professionals, and