Waking Night Support Worker - Liskeard, Cornwall

Accomplish Group Limited; Liskeard; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Waking Night Support Worker in Liskeard, where you will provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This rewarding role involves promoting independence, assisting with personal care, and teaching vital life skills. With opportunities for training and career progression, you will play a key role in enhancing the lives of those you support. The company values your growth, providing a supportive environment and various employee perks. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

DBS Check covered

Staff Referral Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Regular Team Meetings

Supportive Management

Paid Induction and Training

Amazing Discount Scheme

Real Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in care not essential; training provided.
• Commitment to company values is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support service users' independence and daily routines.
• Assist with healthcare needs and personal care.
• Teach life skills like budgeting and cooking.

Skills

Enthusiasm for care

Ability to support independence

Healthcare assistance

Life skills teaching

Domestic task assistance

Education

QCF qualifications

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE: Waking Night Support Worker

HOURS: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Liskeard, Cornwall PL14

SALARY: £12.00 - £12.70* per hour

Joining our team in Liskeard will be fulfilling and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further. Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as Support Workers and through ongoing training and coaching, they continue to advance in their careers!

About our Service:

We are recruiting for a young man who lives in his own property. He is sociable and participates in various community-based activities such as theatre groups, swimming, and gym. He enjoys cooking and is encouraged to maintain a healthy diet. He takes pride in owning and maintaining his home to a high standard. The property is located close to local amenities and main transport links. 24/7 support with sleep-ins is required, with flexible shift patterns.

Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Liskeard provides support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs, and Acquired Brain Injuries.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be involved in the day-to-day support and routine of the people within the service including:

• Prompting service users' independence while helping them live a fulfilling life
• Supporting and encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Maintaining and assisting with healthcare needs, including accompanying service users to routine appointments or administering medication
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills, and shopping
• Assisting with personal care (depending on the service user)
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning and cooking

Experience in the care sector is not essential as we offer full training; however, enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every day are crucial to support people in living happy and healthy lives.

Why join us:

• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check: We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: via our Employee Assistance Program through an online portal or over the telephone
• Regular Team Meetings: Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service
• Supportive Management: Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
• Qualifications: We can support you to obtain a range of QCFs, opening up further career opportunities
• Paid Induction and Training: Get paid to enroll in our sector-leading training and level up your career.
• Amazing Discount Scheme: at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Real Progression Opportunities: Let us invest in you and excel in your career

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care, and activities: Accomplish, Keys, and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults, and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs, and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people, and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention, and leaving care services, adult resource centers, and family assessment centers.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centers, including water sports, treetop, and climbing centers, across England.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

• Dependent on experience and qualifications.

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