Waking Night Support Worker (Retford)

Autism East Midlands; Retford; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker for their residential services in Retford. This rewarding role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of autistic adults throughout the night, providing holistic support including personal care and medication administration. You will work in a friendly and supportive environment, receiving extensive training to develop your skills. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference, this position offers a variety of shifts on a rolling rota. Join a team committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism and enjoy a fulfilling career in social care.

Benefits

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Fully paid Care Certificate

Free initial DBS Check

Friendly and supportive work environment

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Access to the Blue Light Card scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or as a support worker is beneficial.
• Full training provided for those without experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welfare and security of service users during the night.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Perform laundry, cleaning, and domestic duties.

Skills

Experience with autism

Personal care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Salary: £12.08 per hour (£21,985.60 per annum)

A vacancy has arisen for a permanent Waking Night Support Worker to be based within our residential services for autistic adults in Retford.

Experience in working with people with autism or learning disabilities would be an advantage.

The Waking Night Support Worker will be responsible for the welfare and security of the service users and building through the night. The successful applicant will need to liaise with care staff and contact the on-call manager during the night should the necessity occur.

There will also be a responsibility for laundry work, general caretaking duties, cleaning and domestic duties. The night officer will also have a responsibility to assist in the preparation of breakfast.

You’ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.

No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.

If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.

Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts - early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Free initial DBS Check
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs.

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