Waking Night Support Worker

Positive Steps Specialist Care Services Ltd in Peterborough are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and reliable waking night care workers to support our children & young adults within our homes during the hours of 21.30-08.00. Working in a residential home you will be part of a team, who are caring and compassionate in helping the service users who have learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

We are dedicated in keeping safe during the pandemic, staff are having weekly swab testing to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

· Supporting the children & young adults to socialise

· Take part in activities

· Assist with dressing, bathing and mealtimes

· Support with education, health, and home visits

· Encourage independence

· Provide support in accordance with care and placement plans

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

· QCF/NVQ Level 3 (essential) or the ability to complete this after a probationary period

· A full driving licence (desirable but not essential)

· Flexibility with shifts

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

REWARDS WE CAN OFFER YOU

· Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

· PAID for qualifications after a successful probationary period

· PAID supervisions and staff meetings

· A rewarding career with a friendly team

· Refer a Friend Scheme

· Blue Light Card Scheme (Discount Card)

· Opportunities to progress within the Company

If this is you, then we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will be required to complete a company application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

By law any employees working in social care in England for residents requiring nursing or personal care must have 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have a medical exemption.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £9.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: One location