Jump 2 Independence Ltd provide support to people with varied care needs, including people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, sensory/physical disabilities etc. We strive to provide support to people in a way that is respectful, promotes independence and enables individuals to realise their own potential. This may also include supporting individuals in accessing the community, in their own homes or in any setting their needs and choices may require. Jump 2 Independence Ltd are recruiting a full-time Night Support Worker to join our Supported Living Team.
Night Shift Pattern / Contract Hours:
- Salary based on working average 33.5 hours per week, working 3 / 4 days over a 7 day period, including every other weekend Saturday & Sunday. Please see below purposed shift pattern, however the days could changed dependant on the right candidate. Each shift has a 1 hour unpaid break per shift. Possibility of overtime during annual leave and sickness periods.
Duties:
- To assist with the day-to-day operation of the Supported Living units. You will work within a small team of 12-15 including Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, & Night Support Workers, providing support to service users within our supported living units or within service users own homes.
- To liaise as needed with external organisations, including the local authority regarding service user care needs or emergency situations that may arise.
- To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Registered Managers/Directors.
- To comply with all Policies of the Organisation, as appropriate.
- To ensure that the day-to-day Support Services are operated in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and current statutory regulation guidance on best practice.
- To conform to the Company Code of Professional Conduct.
Why choose J2i:
- Permanent contracted hours, full-time hours available, alternate weekends.
- Fully paid annual leave entitlement 19.6 days (5.6 weeks based on contracted hours). Bonus scheme in place one additional day for each year of employment.*
- No sickness bonus scheme in place.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Fully paid shadow shifts throughout induction period.
- Full induction and training provided*, working towards Care Certificate and access QCF/Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
- Career promotions available for all employees.
The successful candidate will have:
- Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or above, or be willing to work towards.
- Previous experience in care (Experience in Supported Living an advantage).
- Good IT skills and competency in Microsoft Office.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good time management.
- Full Clean Driving Licence (essential with full use of vehicle).
Jump 2 Independence Ltd is committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please apply through indeed if you are interested in this vacancy or contact 01782 756727.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discounts
Experience:
- care / support: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
