Overview
27 hours per week. Shift patterns consist of working weekday nights and weekends. Westminster House is looking for a dedicated Night Support Worker who can provide a safe, emotionally responsive and welcoming short stay service for adults with learning disabilities, Autism, and behaviours that challenge. As a Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the people we support feel secure, cared for and respected throughout the night.
We have waking staff throughout the night to provide care and support for people with a wide range of complex care needs and diverse interests. As part of our team, you’ll be expected to provide overnight care and emotional support tailored to each individual’s needs.
We are looking for a positive, committed and proactive night support worker who is empathetic and can connect well with diverse personalities, because, as a short stay service, the people we support are ever-changing, all with different emotional and physical wellbeing needs. We also specialise in emergency short term care, supporting people during challenging emotional times in their lives.
Responsibilities
* Remain alert and responsive throughout the night and adapt quickly to changing needs.
* Communicate with clarity and warmth with people supported and the wider team.
* Assist with personal care routines including toileting and dressing.
* Administer medication where required and monitor wellbeing, responding to needs or incidents during the night.
* Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and preparing breakfast.
* Complete accurate and thoughtful reports to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications and Skills
* Positive, committed, proactive, and empathetic with the ability to connect with diverse personalities.
* Ability to remain calm and compassionate in an overnight care environment.
* Willingness to work nights and weekends as part of a rotating pattern.
Benefits and About Isle of Wight Council
* Join a team that supports people to leave feeling more confident and capable.
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year plus public holidays.
* Local Government pension scheme.
* Discounted Solent ferry travel, island bus network discount, and cycle to work scheme.
* Staff parking permit scheme and discounted island sports and leisure gym membership.
* National and local discounts and benefits schemes.
* Relocation scheme up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria).
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria).
Additional Information
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a licence to sponsor overseas workers. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and provide flexible working options where appropriate. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident employer, with commitments including offering an interview to declared disabled applicants who meet the basic essential requirements of the role.
The council’s terms and conditions of employment are available upon request. For more information, contact the recruitment team at adverts@iow.gov.uk. The council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than stated. Applications should be submitted promptly.
Out of hours standby and call out may apply in exceptional circumstances. For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, please call 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only online applications submitted by the closing date will be accepted. If you do not hear within three weeks of the closing date, your application may not be successful. Please revisit the job page for alternate posts.
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