Waking Night Support Worker
  9.74 Per hour
  Canterbury, Kent
  permanent,part-time

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Waking Night Support Worker

We are keen to hear from experienced staff and new to care staff. Experienced staff will already be working in the field of autism, learning disabilities or mental health care/support (£500 golden hello paid for 2 yearsplus specialist experience). We also have opportunities for new support workers committed to developing a specialism in autism care/support - full training provided.

SALARY: £19,000 p.a. / £9.74p.h. Based on a 37.5hr week. Pro Rata for part time roles.

HOURS: 31.5

SHIFT: 2 Week Rolling Rota. Working 10pm to 7am.

WK 1 - Monday / Friday / Saturday and Sunday

WK 2 - Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

LOCATION: 1a Homersham, Canterbury

CLOSING DATE: 25th November 2020

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Waking Night Support workers help our residents to feel safe and secure throughout the night. Delivering exceptional care and support to ensure that our residents live as independently as possible. They will also maintain the cleanliness of the service and carry out necessary utility checks. This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience. Having a background in supporting people with Autism in a previous role within a social care environment is desirable, although it is not essential. What is essential is that you understand that autism can be complex and challenging and that each person we support is unique.

About the Service:Homersham

Homersham is a supported living service that currently supports six tenants, three in self-contained flats and three that have on suite bedrooms with a shared communal area. We have a lovely outside space which is used a lot for BBQs during the warmer months. We have five gentleman and one lady aged between 19-26 years. Three of our tenants have their own cars, the others all enjoy going out on public transport or walking. We do lots of great activities such as bowling, horse riding, walking, shopping, and coastal visits.

Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker:

The Support Worker role may include but not be limited to:

o Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks and shopping,
o Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity
o Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
o Administering medication
o Household management tasks cooking, cleaning etc.
o Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc
o Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviours hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting.
o Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
o To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
o May include lone working
o Ensuring written records are correctly maintained
o Drive an individuals mobility car or service vehicle Manual Licence required (Optional)


Qualities of a Support Worker:

o Understanding everyone\'s abilities and support needs
o Promoting independence and choice
o Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
o Form good working relationships with other members of staff
o A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.


Benefits We Offer you as a Support Worker:

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

o Paid DBS Check
o 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 1 year (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Life Assurance
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Voluntary sleep-ins, currently £60 per night
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend Recruitment Bounty (currently £500)
o We also have plans to introduce both a Cycle to Work Scheme and a Car Lease Scheme


About the Trust:

Supporting over 120 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

Our Values and Commitment:

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it\'s the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

We hope you are one of them!

We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: CVM19114

Posted on: 2021-02-04 10:15:06

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Waking Night Support Worker
  9.74 Per hour
  Canterbury, Kent
  permanent,part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Waking Night Support Worker

We are keen to hear from experienced staff and new to care staff. Experienced staff will already be working in the field of autism, learning disabilities or mental health care/support (£500 golden hello paid for 2 yearsplus specialist experience). We also have opportunities for new support workers committed to developing a specialism in autism care/support - full training provided.

SALARY: £19,000 p.a. / £9.74p.h. Based on a 37.5hr week. Pro Rata for part time roles.

HOURS: 31.5

SHIFT: 2 Week Rolling Rota. Working 10pm to 7am.

WK 1 - Monday / Friday / Saturday and Sunday

WK 2 - Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

LOCATION: 1a Homersham, Canterbury

CLOSING DATE: 25th November 2020

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Waking Night Support workers help our residents to feel safe and secure throughout the night. Delivering exceptional care and support to ensure that our residents live as independently as possible. They will also maintain the cleanliness of the service and carry out necessary utility checks. This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your skills and experience. Having a background in supporting people with Autism in a previous role within a social care environment is desirable, although it is not essential. What is essential is that you understand that autism can be complex and challenging and that each person we support is unique.

About the Service:Homersham

Homersham is a supported living service that currently supports six tenants, three in self-contained flats and three that have on suite bedrooms with a shared communal area. We have a lovely outside space which is used a lot for BBQs during the warmer months. We have five gentleman and one lady aged between 19-26 years. Three of our tenants have their own cars, the others all enjoy going out on public transport or walking. We do lots of great activities such as bowling, horse riding, walking, shopping, and coastal visits.

Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker:

The Support Worker role may include but not be limited to:

o Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks and shopping,
o Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity
o Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
o Administering medication
o Household management tasks cooking, cleaning etc.
o Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc
o Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviours hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting.
o Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
o To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
o May include lone working
o Ensuring written records are correctly maintained
o Drive an individuals mobility car or service vehicle Manual Licence required (Optional)


Qualities of a Support Worker:

o Understanding everyone\'s abilities and support needs
o Promoting independence and choice
o Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
o Form good working relationships with other members of staff
o A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.


Benefits We Offer you as a Support Worker:

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

o Paid DBS Check
o 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 1 year (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Life Assurance
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Voluntary sleep-ins, currently £60 per night
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend Recruitment Bounty (currently £500)
o We also have plans to introduce both a Cycle to Work Scheme and a Car Lease Scheme


About the Trust:

Supporting over 120 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

Our Values and Commitment:

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it\'s the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

We hope you are one of them!

We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: CVM19114

Posted on: 2021-02-04 10:15:06

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