Waking Night Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Waking Nights Support Worker

Salary: £12.00 per hourLocation: PenzanceHours: Full time and part time hours available (1x 37.5 hours per week & x1 30 hours per week)

Make a Real Difference – Support Someone to Live Life Without Barriers

As a leading national disability charity, we are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centered support that empowers individuals to access their community without barriers. We are currently supporting a gentleman with severe learning and physical disabilities who loves getting out and about whenever possible. If you share our commitment to making a positive impact, we’d love to have you join our team.

Your Role:

As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the person we support can live safely and comfortably in their own home during the night. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with household tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Supporting evening and morning routines to help the person we support settle in for the night and prepare for the day ahead
• Conducting regular health checks to ensure their well-being
• Building a relationship with the person we support, understanding their needs and preferences
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Moving and handling tasks as needed
• Collaborating with a fantastic team to deliver the best care possible

What Makes a Great Waking Nights Support Worker?

To excel in this role, you need dedication, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help others. If you are resilient, attentive, and caring with a strong team ethic, you could make an incredible difference as a Support Worker. We take pride in providing all the training and support you need to succeed and positively impact the lives of those you care for.

What’s in It for You?

In addition to the immense job satisfaction that comes with this role, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive pay at £12.00
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions to help secure your future
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services for your well-being
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications to help you grow in your career
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) to make your commute easier
• Discounts from over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform

Please Note: This role involves weekend and bank holiday shifts. Successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with disabilities.We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to tamsin.kirby@unitedresponse.org.uk

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