Waking Night Support Worker

We are a growing learning disability supported living provider in the United Kingdom, supporting people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We support a mixture of clientele aged 17 and above. They are very active and enjoy a full range of community based and local activities.

**About Your Career**

Do you want to work for an amazing residential supported living that makes a difference to the lives of individuals with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities?

Are you interested in Support Work, looking for a new start in an organisation that trains and develops your skills?

We are currently looking to recruit Waking Night Support Workers with an interest in working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Behaviours of concern.

We provide excellent e-learning and face to face training to enhance the service your provide and nurture your development.

We offer a host of fantastic benefits.
- Unlimited ongoing training and support
- Clear routes into management or specialist support roles
- 28 days holiday per year
- Rotas given 4-6 weeks in advance
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Casual dress
- Free food
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Bonus/Achievement programme
- Development and Apprenticeship programs

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide care and support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assist in the care of people with disabilities at home.
- Assist in the care of people with disabilities in residential care facilities.
- Assist individuals with disabilities with activities of daily living.
- Assist in the care of people with special needs in nursing homes and residential care facilities.

**Qualifications**
- Care experience
- Assisted living or nursing home experience
- Service User care skills
- Familiarity with Learning Disability and Autism care
- Ability to create and implement care plans
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a supportive environment
- First aid certification is a plus
- Driving license for transportation needs
- Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks
- Proficiency in meal preparation and medication administration

**What you will be doing in your role**:

- Finding fun and creative ways to keep people occupied at home
- Completing care plans and logs to a high standard
- Supporting people with budget management, house work, organising appointments and helping to prepare and cook meals.
- Supporting people to access/undertake activities they love i.e. playing on the playstation/going to Blackpool etc..

**Experience**:

- No previous experience is necessary
- Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, young adults or disabled is desirable.
- Experience of supporting challenging behaviour is desirable.
- Flexibility is key as we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Shifts are given 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

We do not offer Sponsorship.

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

Pay: £29,677.44-£30,176.64 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Physical Setting:

- Care home
- Extra care housing
- Homecare

Shift:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- We operate various locations across Greater Manchester, including Rochdale Whally Range, Openshaw, levenshulme, Longsight, Bury and many more. Are you happy to work across one or more of these locations.

**Experience**:

- Care/Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person