Waking Nights Support Worker

Swanton Care and Community; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Norwich is seeking a Support Worker/Carer for waking nights. The role involves providing practical assistance and emotional support to individuals with complex neurological conditions. Responsibilities include promoting well-being and facilitating daily activities. The position offers a variety of perks, including referral bonuses, fulfilling career pathways, and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a difference in lives with your compassionate care.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Above and beyond awards

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension auto-enrollment

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Experience with household tasks like cleaning and cooking.
• Skills in facilitating social and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support.
• Promote health and well-being of individuals supported.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Practical assistance

Emotional support

Household tasks

Facilitating activities

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be part of an exciting new opportunity? If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a caring - professional team, we'd love to hear from you!

We provide 24/7 dedicated nursing care and support for 7 people with a range of complex neurological conditions.

We are currently seeking a Support Worker/Carer (waking nights) to join our team. As a Support Worker/Carer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well‑being and development of the people we support.

Position: Support Worker/Carer (Waking Nights)

Location: Norwich

Hours: 36 hours per week

Shifts: Nights

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

The role

• You will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans; you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
• Promote the health, well‑being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• Facilitate social, educational and play or recreational activities for the people we support, supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.
• The role requires you to undertake all aspects of household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. The people we support also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.

What we can offer:

• Refer a friend scheme — we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond — we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards — we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.
• Employee benefits app — stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work — you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Pension — we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life cover — you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications — earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways — we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates — we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.
• Trained mental health first aiders — available to support you when you need someone to talk to.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
• Employee Voice — we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

* subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Gryphon Place - Swanton Care is located in Norwich, with easy access to a wide variety of local amenities. We provide 24/7 dedicated nursing care and support for 7 people with a range of complex neurological conditions.