Waking Nights Support Worker: Foster Independence

Camphill Village Trust; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Camphill Village Trust in England is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker at Ashfield House to provide autonomous assistance to the People We Support, helping them realise independence, choice, inclusion and control.

You will monitor conditions, support personal care and medication needs, complete plans and records, and work with families and social workers while staying awake through the night.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily monitoring sheets for such food, fridge, freezer, medication cabinet temperatures, bowel charts, weight charts and fluid charts etc.
• Where appropriate registration is in place, assist with or arrange for personal care such as bathing and hair washing, possibly helping with toilet, incontinence, bathing and showering with dignity and privacy.
• Administer, record, order, check and count medication.
• Undertake related paperwork including support plans, daily updates, person profiles, risk assessments, incident reporting, behaviour reports and health appointment notes.
• Complete home security checks.
• Respond to any requests by the People We Support.
• Complete necessary cleaning of the home, including kitchen and bathroom.
• Complete necessary checks throughout the night.
• Work within policies and promote equality, diversity and human rights to realise independence, choice, inclusion and control.
• Undertake training and professional development in line with regulatory requirements and service needs.
• Work in close partnership with family and other professionals.
• Pursue personal development to align practice with our philosophy and values.
• Must stay awake throughout full duration of the shift.

Job description

Camphill Village Trust in England is seeking a Waking Nights Support Worker at Ashfield House to provide autonomous assistance to the People We Support, helping them realise independence, choice, inclusion and control.

You will monitor conditions, support personal care and medication needs, complete plans and records, and work with families and social workers while staying awake through the night.