Waking Night Support Worker - Female

Nightingale Hammerson; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a Female Waking Night Support Worker to assist young adults through night shifts. This role includes ensuring safety, providing emotional support, and assisting with personal care needs. Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality support in a rewarding environment. A passion for making a difference and the ability to document activities accurately are essential. Competitive pay at £12.40 per hour and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Career development opportunities

Bike to Work scheme

Referral bonus of £200

Staff discounts on meals and entertainment

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct regular checks for safety and well-being.
• Emotional support for maintaining healthy sleep patterns.
• Assisting with personal care needs during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular checks for residents' safety.
• Provide emotional reassurance to residents.
• Assist with personal care needs during the night.
• Keep accurate records of activities and incidents.

Skills

Safety awareness

Emotional reassurance

Personal care

Documentation skills

Job description

Join Our Team as a Female Waking Night Support Worker in Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury!
Location: Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury (SY2) – Just a 9-minute walk from Medivet Sutton Farm
Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour
Hours: Part-Time (27 Hours Per Week)
Shifts Available:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults? Do you want a career where every day is filled with purpose, joy, and new opportunities? Dimensions has the perfect role for you!

Who Will You Be Supporting?

Join our close-knit team and support four vibrant young adults who are full of life, each with their own unique personalities and interests. Here’s a bit about them:

• Music & Theatre Lovers: They enjoy trips to the cinema, musical theatre, dancing, and singing their hearts out.
• Family-Oriented: Maintaining strong connections with their families is a top priority, and your ability to collaborate and communicate with their families will be essential to providing the best support.
• Active & Social: Whether it's a fun outing or a cozy night in, there’s always something happening in their world, and you'll be right there to share in the joy.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Ensuring Safety: Conduct regular checks to ensure the safety and well-being of residents throughout the night.
• Promoting Rest: Provide emotional reassurance to help residents maintain healthy sleeping patterns.
• Night Support: Assist with personal care needs during the night, including bathroom assistance and changing clothes if necessary.
• Documentation: Keep accurate records of activities and any incidents that occur during the night

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Salary / Benefits:£12.40 Per Hour