Support Worker - Waking Night for Maternity Cover
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Location: Poole
Hours: Mon‑Thurs, 3 nights per week, 10pm‑9am and 10pm‑8am, holidays.
We offer flexible working, benefits and training to support a rewarding career in Social Care.
Waking Night Activities
* Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
* Ensuring the premises are secure and safe during the night
* Supporting with meal times and food preparation (if required)
* Medication administration (if required)
* Support with independent skills
* Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
* Keeping up to date with your training
* Supporting with regular checks on the customer to ensure their safety
* Supporting with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
About the Candidate
You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.
* Good at working on your own and within a team
* Excellent at communicating with people
* Able to complete quality support records
* Able to work every other weekend
* Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
* Need to be literate and numerate in English
* Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate
Benefits
* Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
* Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
* Sector‑specific training provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
* Access to Perks at Work discount programme
* Long service awards payable in 5‑year increments
* Golden Hello/referral receive up to £500
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Free DBS checks
* Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
* Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if eligible)
Contact
For more information about the role please contact Heather O’Brien on Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm, or email: (contact email may be omitted if missing).
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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