Night Support Worker - Young Adult Residential Care - package up to £29,740

The Night Support worker role offers an outstanding salary of between £11.50 - £12.50 per Hour (Basic salary based on competency based qualifying criteria) plus the opportunity to increase earnings through regular overtime opportunities paid at £14.00 - £15.00 per hr.

This includes a superb benefits package too, including:

· Funded DBS and renewals

· Private health cashback plan

· Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more

· Death in service, 2x salary

· Contributory pension

· Blue light retail discount card

· Annual leave purchase scheme

· Broad training and development

· Emergency days scheme

· Performance management programme and annual review to support progression

· Refer a friend reward scheme

· Annual superstar awards

· Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service

· Utilities comparison service

· Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity

Role:

You will be working as a Night Support Worker in our 12 bedded Young Adults residential service in the heart of Derby Centre. You will be caring for Young Adults between the ages of 18 - 65. The service provides care and support for individuals who have severe learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex health needs who require 24-hour specialist care and support.

We aim to support with goals of achieving greater independence with supported living but also recognise that other individuals will require our long-term support and a permanent placement up to the age of 65.

The rota does include alternate weekends. You will assist the management team in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to our young people.

Duties:

· To provide a safe, caring and consistent home life for each young person.

· To empower and enable young people to achieve their individual goals and full potential and strive towards building confidence and independence.

· To be a positive role model at all times.

· To ensure the respect and dignity of young people is maintained at all times

· To ensure the delivery of appropriate care and support is given with sensitivity.

· To promote equality and diversity.

· Support and cooperate with the effective and efficient operation of the service.

· Ensure all health and educational needs of the young people are met.

· To encourage and develop the life skills necessary to support independence.

· To plan and undertake relevant leisure activities with young people.

· Undertake keyworker/co-keyworker responsibilities and duties where necessary.

· To adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, legislative and reporting requirements.

· To actively participate in continuing professional development.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Residential Care or equivalent, and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.

You will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.

You have a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our team if you possess the following:

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to communicate on various levels
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations
• The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations
• You will be a supportive team player

You will also need to be

• Caring and approachable
• Patient and welcoming
• Creative, Helpful and Reliable
• Willing to learn valuable life skills

Please Click "Apply" today and one of our team will call you to discuss!

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Additional Annual Leave Days after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Emergency Days Scheme.
• Funded DBS and Renewals.
• Life Assurance - Death in Service, 2x salary.
• Private Health Cash Back Plan.
• 24/7 Online GP, Scans, Physio, Counselling and more.
• 24 Hr Advice and Information Line and Well-being App.
• Retail Discounts and Cash Back Scheme.
• Gym Discounts.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Utilities Comparison Service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Performance Management Programme and Annual Review to support progression.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.
• Annual Superstar Awards.
• Counselling Line through the Care Workers Charity