We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Young People Service located in Ealing. No experience required.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Benefits
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* A generous pension – we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment. Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
This is a Waking Night Position; Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
Horn Lane is a Semi-Independent service for young people aged 16-21, we are a 24/7 service, we are Ofsted registered.
What you’ll do
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
* Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
* Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of ’positive risk taking’
* Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
About you
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
What you’ll bring
Essential:
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience
About us
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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