We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Night Support Worker to join our amazing team at Wayforward Specialist Support Services.
Locations we work:
* Newton Abbot
* Paignton
Pay: We pay excellent hourly rates of £12.50 per hour and £67.50 for Sleep shift
We have excellent working hours which are:
* 21:00pm start – 08:00 finish waking night
Who are we?
Wayforward Specialist Support Services is a values led social care provider that provides Neurodisability services for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or behaviours that may challenge.
The people we support live in their own homes, with their own tenancies & live the life they choose.
Our ideal candidate:
* Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
* Willingness to learn and develop your skills
* Can do attitude and strong work ethic
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team
* Empathetic to people and kind
* Good communication skills
* A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
* Honesty and integrity
* Kind, caring and compassionate
* Hardworking/ motivated
* Resilient
* Team player
* Reliable
* You have access to your own car (not essential)
* You have the right to work in the UK (We do not offer any form of sponsorship)
We choose to work WITH us at Wayforward?
* Family business (no shareholders)
* Fair employer with great staff retention rate
* Led by a qualified Learning Disability Nurse with 20 years + experience & experienced management team.
* The role is rewarding, will see the difference you can make on a daily basis.
* No one day is the same, work across different services with different needs.
* Supportive environment where staff are always listened to and welfare taken seriously.
* Keen for staff to develop and excel in their role
* Offer apprenticeships & career development & additional training opportunities
* Regular supervision with senior management team
* Shifts rostered 4-6 weeks in advance so you can plan how to spend your time off.
* Really good mandatory Induction with face to face training from senior management & external professionals.
* Ongoing high quality training.
* We really care about our workforce.
What happens next?
* As soon as you apply, one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with you within 24-48 hours.
* We will arrange an interview with you.
* If you're successful, you can be working with us ASAP.
* Congratulations You'll then be part of our fantastic care team.
* 'Apply' now to start your care journey with us.
We can't wait to hear from you.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
Application question(s):
* What location are you based please?
* Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? We do not offer any form of sponsorship.
* Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
* Can you work night shifts starting at 9pm?
Experience:
* support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence and a car (not essential) (preferred)
Work Location: On the road