Waking Nights Support Worker
At Brothers of Charity, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a fulfilling, meaningful and independent life. We provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and a wide range of additional needs, helping each person to live life in a way that is meaningful to them.
As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, reassuring and supportive environment throughout the night. You will ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable, respond to their individual needs and provide support whenever required.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, calm, reliable and passionate about making a positive difference.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate and patient
- Reliable and responsible
- Calm and confident when responding to situations
- Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Comfortable working independently during waking night shifts
- Committed to promoting dignity, choice, independence and inclusion
- Able to remain alert and responsive throughout the night
Previous experience in social care is welcomed, although a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
Please note: Some of our Gattonside posts require previous experience due to elements of challenging behaviour within some of our properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred support throughout waking night shifts
- Follow individual support plans and risk assessments
- Carry out regular welfare and safety checks
- Respond promptly and appropriately to any support needs that arise during the night
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times
- Support with medication administration where required
- Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation
- Ensure the environment remains safe, clean and secure
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and provide clear handovers
- Work positively with families, colleagues and other professionals
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and organisational procedures
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the role, there may be exposure to challenging behaviour, manual handling, medication administration and passive smoke environments.
You will receive appropriate training and ongoing support to help you carry out your responsibilities safely, confidently and effectively.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a PVG disclosure check and work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care, in line with government requirements.
Make a Difference While You Sleep
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, and you have the calmness, compassion and commitment needed to support people throughout the night, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers licence with access to a vehicle? (Not essential)
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
