Waking Night Support Worker- Female

Caretech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Maidstone is seeking dedicated individuals to support vulnerable adults. The role involves implementing care plans, ensuring effective communication, and assisting with daily activities. Applicants should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to pursue one, along with relevant experience. Flexible shift work, including weekends and bank holidays, is required. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.71 per hour and benefits including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech

Full induction to Care Certificate Standards

Stakeholder Pension

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Commitment to safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual support plans and day-to-day activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Support with meals, cleaning, and social events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Confidence to work independently

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain

Job description

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as normal a life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this, you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep-ins.

Responsibilities include participating in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment, maintaining effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others while respecting confidentiality, supporting service users with meals, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events, maintaining accurate notes and records, and working as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Requirements include a Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one, experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues, the ability to stay calm under pressure, confidence to work independently or in a team, excellent communication skills, passion for working with vulnerable adults, and a commitment to safeguarding standards.

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports 5000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK, offering innovative care pathways for individuals with various needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health issues, forensic needs, and brain injuries. We promote independence and personal development through supported living, shared housing, residential services, and outreach programs.

Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to employment, with costs covered by the employer. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme, DBS check paid by Caretech, Full induction to Care Certificate Standards, Stakeholder Pension