Overview
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.
We have a rewarding opportunity for 2 Night Care Workers to join our residential service in Romiley, Stockport. The Night Care Worker will, under the leadership of the Registered Manager, work three 10‑hour shifts per week, including weekends, attending to the needs of children and young adults with complex health conditions during the night, performing domestic duties and maintaining appropriate records.
Responsibilities
* Attend to the needs of the children and young adults during the night.
* Perform domestic duties and appropriate record‑keeping in accordance with legislation and regulation.
* Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
* Participate in the Trust’s training courses and undertake, if required, an appropriate QCF programme.
* Work unsociable hours, cover annual leave and sickness when necessary.
* Support the team in a caring home environment as part of the overall service.
* One member of staff will sleep in the unit and may be disturbed in case of emergency.
Qualifications and Requirements
* GCSE level education or equivalent flexibility, commitment and motivation.
* Previous experience working with young disabled people.
* Experience of recording information and working on your own initiative and as part of a team.
* Must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service (Ofsted requirement).
* Must have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year.
* Must have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules.
Location and Hours
Romiley, Stockport, Greater Manchester. 30 hours per week worked over 3 night shifts according to the rota (including weekends). Must be willing to work unsociable hours during the night and cover annual leave and sickness when necessary.
Salary and Benefits
Salary – £20,984 per year (13.45p/h). Contract – Fixed Term Contract.
Additional enhancements – Night Working Enhanced Payment of 25% paid extra per hour at weekend and from 11pm and 6am weekdays.
Benefits include:
* Annual Leave 27‑day holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
* Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit (initial contribution 4% company pension contributions and up to 6×base salary death in service).
* Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
* Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high‑street shops, travel, insurance, etc.
* Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
* Proud to be a real living wage employer.
* Refer a friend scheme – be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
* Long‑service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
* Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders, free weekly yoga session in person or online.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
* We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Equal Opportunity
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio‑economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people and positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.
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