Waking Night Support Worker (Part Time)

Consensus Support Services Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider organization in Newport is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker. The role involves providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, fostering engagement in meaningful activities, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and a commitment to inclusivity. Shift is during nights for 20 hours per week, with a salary between £12.60 and £12.80 per hour. Opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development and training

Financial benefits including life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals, ideally with experience in social care.
• Ability to engage with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support for individuals.
• Help engage individuals in meaningful activities.
• Communicate effectively to meet individual needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role

• Waking Night Support Worker
• Salary: £12.60 - £12.80 per hour
• Service: Parklands, NP20 6QE
• Shifts: Nights, 20 hours per week

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2024. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. Through understanding the needs of the people you support; you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.

• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.

Your Service

Parklands is a quiet, relaxed home close to the bustling centre of Newport – where residents enjoy taking part in how the home is run, whilst also enjoying managing their own personal spaces both independently and with support. Everything here is tailored around the individual; with regular sensory activities, music and movement classes and other activities happening in-house.

Your Values

You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that:

• We will always act with kindness.
• Stay committed to the people who rely on us.
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

1. Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
2. The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
3. If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date.
4. Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.