Overview
Creative Support is looking for a warm and caring Waking Night Support Worker to join our Extra Care team at Station View, Barrow-in-Furness. The service supports 31 residents across 41 self-contained flats, with residents aged 55+ with a range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Some residents require double calls and hoisting, while others require prompting with medication. We provide quality care and support to help residents lead a fulfilling and enriched life and offer a variety of activities such as movie nights, gardening, day trips and meals out.
Your role will include:
* Provide consistent, respectful personal care, medication administration, manual handling and help with domestic tasks
* Develop warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service
* Encourage residents to engage in a range of social activities both within and outside the home
* Full-time hours, shift times 22:00–08:00
Requirements
* Previous experience in care is essential for this role
* A passion for providing person-centred care and support within a fun and friendly environment
* Good communication skills and the ability to provide respectful personal care
* Ability to work night shifts
Benefits
* A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
* Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
* Company-paid enhanced DBS for all staff
* Free employee support programme
* Out-of-hours support from our teams
* Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
* Option to be paid monthly or weekly
Additional information
Vacancy reference number: 86650. Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization (Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer; Investors in People Gold). We can accept applications from candidates located in and eligible to work within the UK. For advice on completing your application, please call 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.
How to apply
Read the job description and complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of the application form using the links above. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Head Office address or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not heard back within 10 working days of the closing date, this may indicate an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
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