Waking Nights Support Worker

Parkinson's UK; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate support worker to enhance the lives of residents. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care, promoting independence and well-being while adhering to CQC regulations. You will be responsible for supporting residents in their daily activities, managing their finances, and fostering a welcoming environment. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and have a valid UK driving licence, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid manual UK driving licence for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support and care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Encourage residents to maintain an active social life.

Skills

Experience in care or support setting

Manual UK driving licence

Ability to promote independence

Budgeting and financial management

Job description

This is a Temporary, Full-Time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.

The role

Purpose:

Do you want the autonomy and freedom to enhance the lives of the People We Support?

You will deliver high-quality support and care to residents, helping them achieve independence, choice, inclusion, and control in accordance with CQC regulations and standards.

Locations & Travel:

The role is based at Ashfield House in Stourbridge. You will be required to transport the People We Support (vehicle provided), so a full, manual UK driving licence held for at least 2 years is necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Work under the direction of the Team Leader to plan and provide support and care, fostering residents' wellbeing and development based on their support plan, including:
2. Encouraging residents to maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming living environment.
3. Supporting residents with laundry to ensure they have suitable, clean clothing.
4. Planning, shopping for, and preparing healthy meals, respecting residents' preferences.
5. Assisting residents to attend medical appointments to support their health.
6. Helping residents manage their finances, including budgeting, monitoring benefits, and accessing financial support.
7. Encouraging residents to maintain an active social life aligned with their wishes.
8. Accessing training, work, and support opportunities.
9. Providing personal care as required, such as bathing or hair washing, where appropriately registered.
10. Supporting residents in managing their housing-related needs, including finances, maintenance, and safety measures.
11. Performing additional tasks as directed by the Team Leader to maintain high-quality services.
12. Adhering to policies, promoting equality and diversity, and respecting residents' rights to independence and inclusion.
13. Undertaking training and professional development to meet service and resident needs.
14. Engaging in personal development to understand and embody the organisation's philosophy and values.

Person Specification:

• Experience working in a care or support setting, preferably with adults with learning disabilities (applicants without this experience must demonstrate relevant competencies).
• A current, valid manual UK driving licence for at least 2 years is essential.

Camphill Village Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults using our services. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.