Waking Night Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

Black Country Housing Group; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Attendance reward

Life assurance & contributory pension

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Black Country Housing Group is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to assist adults with complex needs at Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill. This fixed term maternity cover role is part-time, paying £13.12 per hour.

You will develop professional relationships, support personal hygiene and daily living tasks, contribute to care plans, and report concerns to senior staff, while recording information accurately to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of maintaining budgets and handling money.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
• Knowledge of the needs and requirements of those with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the rights of people with learning disabilities and how these can be promoted.
• Understanding of the Supporting People and Quality Assessment Framework.

Responsibilities

• To develop a professional relationship with Tenants and help them to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem.
• To assist Tenants with personal hygiene and care as necessary.
• To assist with all domestic duties for tenants as necessary.
• To be aware at all times of tenants’ individual needs and assist in developing appropriate care and support plans to meet these needs.
• To ensure any concerns relating to tenants or issues raised by tenants are reported without delay to senior staff.
• To record and maintain accurate and timely information with regards to medication, care, and daily events.

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Budget management

LD rights awareness

Supporting People & QAF

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Full UK Driver's License

Job description

Black Country Housing Group is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to assist adults with complex needs at Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill. This fixed term maternity cover role is part-time, paying £13.12 per hour.

You will develop professional relationships, support personal hygiene and daily living tasks, contribute to care plans, and report concerns to senior staff, while recording information accurately to ensure high-quality care.