Night Wake Support Worker for Young Adults

_**Salary negotiable depending on experience**_
- Cove Care Transitions are looking for Night Wake Support Workers in the _Kidderminster _area, who have a caring nature and a genuine motivation to work alongside young adults with mental health, emotional & complex care needs from 16-25 yrs old in our Residential Care setting._
- We offer 24/7 care to young adults therefore the role will involve working a minimum of 8 hours per shift._
- **(Full-time, Part-time & Bank shifts available)**_
- **This list indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post and it is not intended as an exhaustive list**_
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the placement and maintain high standards of cleanliness and homeliness.
- Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude towards young adults, their families, other staff, Social Workers, visitors, neighbours and relevant others.
- When not attending to the young adults needs, use the time constructively in undertaking domestic duties as requested/required, updating self with knowledge of care plans and/or other essential updates.
- Maintain duty of care and safe working practice towards self, young adults and other staff. Report immediately any clinical incident, any accident or near miss occurring within or outside of the placement in the course of duties. Report immediately any illness of an infectious nature.
- Report immediately any faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment and any potential hazards.
- Adhere to company procedures for reporting any illness or absence of self.
- Administer medication to young adults after adequate training.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the placement’s health and safety policy, emergency and fire procedures and all health and safety-related checks and processes.
- Maintain accurate records of your attendance and ensure timesheets are received by Head Office.
- Complete written and typed records, forms and reports accurately, honestly and within appropriate timescales.
- Assist young adults who have restricted cognitive abilities in achieving optimum activities of daily living.
- To support the development of the process, practices and delivery of the young person’s care and progress.
- Support and encourage young adults independence by assisting with their independent living skills, personal hygiene etc.
- Monitor/observe young people who may be distressed and/or display challenging behaviour due to emotional, intellectual or mental health needs, reporting any changes.
- Update self with all priority need care plans of young adults and complete written daily records as instructed by senior staff.
- Attend mandatory training sessions in conflict management including physical interventions, first aid, manual handling, health and safety, fire safety, food handling, infection control, child protection, mental health awareness, report writing, etc, and other training as required.
- Ensure the security of the placement is maintained at all times in line with company policy.
- To demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of all matters concerning the placement, young adults, staff and related work.
- **Benefits**_
- 1) 24/7 Employees helpline Mental Health, Financial and Personal Matters (this includes family over 16 living at home)_
- 2) Annual Leave_
- 3) Training opportunities with certificates_
- 4) Support to progress within the company_
- 5) Paid DBS_
- 6) Pension Scheme_
- 7)Paid mileage (if traveling within working day)_
- 8) Overtime enhancement after 172 (full time)_
- 9) Refer a Friend Scheme_
- **Experience of working with young adults is preferred.**_
- **A valid driving licence would also be an advantage.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,240.00-£21,320.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location