Support Worker

**Support Worker Waking Nights - Wychbold (WR9)**

Amber Support are an award winning organisation with an outstanding reputation working across Worcestershire, with over 19 years experience in supporting adults who may have learning disabilities, complex needs and autism.
- **Amber Support has built its foundation on understanding the needs of clients who come to us for support; putting them at the centre of everything we do.**_

We value our staff team and everyone who works for us is important. We’re a bit of an eclectic bunch; however, our goals are all the same; to make a difference to the lives of the people we support and in so doing improve our lives too

**We are currently looking for someone to join our Waking Night Team at one of our newest Supported Living Services in the Wychbold area of Droitwich.**

Working within a beautiful, modern, detached property with off road parking supporting 3 clients, this role covers the waking night service and requires lone working.

This position will cover 3 to 4 Waking Nights per week, flexibly working from 9pm or 10pm at night to 7am or 9am in the morning. Working patterns and your requirements can be discussed at interview stage to incorporate into the rota system. This would include alternate weekends off to encourage a good work life balance.

Training is important to us and you should be flexible enough to attend our training programme which includes regular supervisions, staff meetings, ongoing mandatory training and role specific training which may take place during the day. In addition, on commencing with our organisation full Internal Induction Training would be delivered which takes place during the first 2 - 3 weeks during day time hours.

**What we are looking for from our Support Workers**:

- You must have at least one years experience in a similar setting
- Because You Can attitude - something we believe in passionately and underpins everything we do
- Positive outlook in order to deliver care that is flexible and responsive to client requirements

**Our Rewards Package**:

- **Excellent Hourly Rates** - £11.27 per hour
- **Always there **with 24/7 Support from the Operations Team including Directors. You will also have access to both Head Office and HR Team support where we work with an open door policy
- **Care Certificate Induction Training and Mentoring all paid **at your normal pay rate to ensure you have a seamless transfer into your new role that is tailored to your experience and knowledge
- **Ongoing client focused specialist training** **and career development** all fully paid including the opportunity to study for a Diploma in Health & Social Care. You can also expect to have regular refresher training to keep your skills up to date
- **Annual Leave** 28 days per annum pro rata and we ensure that you take your holidays
- **Rewards and Recognition **with our Bright Idea Scheme, Recruitment Bonus and Peer Recognition Scheme where regular bonuses are paid to staff through these schemes and other staff incentives
- **Planning Ahead** - you will be automatically enrolled into our pension scheme where we pay an employer contribution to help you plan for your future
- **Career progression** **opportunities** where we support you to develop using your strengths and experience
- **All equipment provided free** including uniform and protective clothing

Our company’s success is built upon setting high standards for service delivery and through supporting our staff to achieve this we continue to be a well-respected employer. In consequence should you have the passion and desire to develop a career in Health and Social Care, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27 - 42 per week

**Salary**: Up to £23,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Physical setting:

- Homecare

Shift:

- Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We have robust infection control policies and procedures in place which all staff comply with

**Experience**:

- or recent care and support in a similar work environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a car (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JDWychbold

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