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Night Support Worker
Chester-le-Street, Durham
Meet the Client
I'm looking for a Support Worker who I can build a genuine connection withsomeone who understands the importance of supporting me to live as independently as possible while respecting my choices and routines.
You'll support me with everyday tasks around my home, providing the right level of assistance with personal care, transfers, and daily living, always encouraging my independence and helping me achieve the things that matter to me.
Continuing my rehabilitation is really important. I use specialist equipment at home, and you'll support me with my physiotherapy programme, including stretches and exercises, helping me maintain my strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing.
You'll also need to be comfortable around large breed dogs, as I have a friendly puppy who is currently in training and is a big part of my life.
When I'm relaxing, I enjoy watching films and gaming, so if we share similar interests, that's a bonus!
Role at a Glace
As a Night Support Worker, you'll provide person-centred support to our male client, who has a spinal cord injury, within the comfort of his own home.
This is a lone-working role supporting an independent individual who requires assistance with specific tasks while maintaining as much independence and choice as possible.
Your role will include supporting with the evening and night-time routine, including:
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Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, stretches, and physiotherapy.
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Providing support with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting (Peristeen), and moving and handling.
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Supporting safe transfers using appropriate equipment.
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Encouraging independence and promoting choice in all aspects of care.
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Providing reassurance and creating a safe, respectful, and positive environment throughout the night.
The shift runs from 8:30pm to 7:30am, with active support provided until approximately 2:30am, followed by a sleep-in period until 7:30am.
In this role, you'll support one individual with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care team. While hours are usually stable, the position is offered on a zero-hours contract as care packages can change.
