Night Support Worker - Young Adults

Night Support Worker - Young AdultsSalary :£12.87 - £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*Contract : Permanent Full-TimeLocation: Orchard Manor Residential Home, MeldrethHours: 40 per week*4 week rota pattern - average 40 hours per week. No experience necessary, full training given and fully funded study for Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.*We are currently looking for a Night Support Worker near Royston (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border), to join a supportive living and learning environment for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. With specialist facilities and a focus on promoting independence, the company support each of their young people through the transition from education into adulthood with a focus on person-centred programmes to promote independence.They work with people with multiple disabilities who may have sensory and physical impairments who benefit from specialist facilities that have been designed to meet their needs.The Role: Provide the highest level of care for our young adultsAssist with getting them ready for bed which includes washing and changingEncouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possibleChecking on them all throughout the night and dealing with any incidents that may occurEnsuring that medical needs are met at all timesThis is a waking night position; so in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher, laundry and keeping the environment tidy).In the morning you'll then assist with supporting young adults to get up, washed and dressed, ready for the day.The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our young adults to become more autonomous.Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.Candidates will be ableto demonstrate: Willingness to learn and to go the extra mileAbility to guide and encourage supportive independence when possibleExceptional communication skills and patienceResilient with a robust and positive natureAbility to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.Must be able to complete 2 weeks full time induction (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm) plus 2-3 weeks shadowing on days shifts before starting night shiftsAbility to work on a rota patternwhich will include working every other weekendTPBN1_UKTJ