Overview
Role: Children’s Night Support Worker (Orchard Court)
Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Salary: £12.91/hr
Hours: Full-time (40 hours). Role includes alternate weekends.
Hollybank Trust provides high-quality care for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. Orchard Court is a residential service in Mirfield with seven accessible, en-suite, wheelchair-adapted rooms and tracking hoists. The service also offers a respite provision for families.
Please indicate on your application how many hours you are applying for. Applications without this detail may not be processed.
What We Look For From Our Staff
* Confidence – self-assured, asks for help when needed, and challenges unsafe practices.
* Curiosity – inquisitive, welcomes change, asks questions, and volunteers to try new things.
* Happiness – cheerful, positive, and shares enthusiasm for supporting others.
* Kindness – caring, compassionate, teamwork, and support for colleagues.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
* Employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.
* Employee assistance program including mental health support, sick pay, and life insurance.
* Open and supportive working environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.
Key Role Responsibilities
* Resource Management: identify, assess and report resource requirements to the Senior Night Team; report concerns at handover.
* Personal Development: pursue development opportunities to improve performance; participate in team meetings, supervision and reviews.
* Autonomy: establish and maintain relationships with residents to support care programmes and a safe living environment.
* Communication: communicate across verbal, written and electronic mediums; complete handovers; support resident choice and independence in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
* Nutritional Needs: support dietary requirements, monitor intake, encourage independence, and oversee food preparation when required following hygiene guidelines.
* Personal Care: assist with hygiene, continence management, bathing and dressing; maintain comfort, privacy and dignity; follow infection control procedures.
* Behaviour Management: manage behaviour per individual care plans and feedback where appropriate.
* Medication: coordinate and administer medications and feeds per Trust Policies.
* Moving and Handling: apply correct lifting techniques and use appropriate equipment; follow Trust guidelines.
* Postural Management: follow physiotherapy postural guidelines to maintain residents’ physical condition.
* Environment and Property: ensure a safe, tidy environment; report maintenance issues; protect residents’ belongings.
* Documentation: accurately record tasks on required documentation (Kardex, Care Plans, MAR Sheets) and report incidents electronically.
* Safeguarding and Confidentiality: adhere to safeguarding procedures; protect residents’ privacy in line with Data Protection Act and information governance policies.
* Flexibility and Timekeeping: perform duties as required to meet service needs; be flexible at start and end of shifts.
* Competency Behaviours: demonstrate personal effectiveness, teamwork, positive attitude, and commitment to developing self and others; maintain a professional and positive representation of Hollybank Trust.
Application and Safeguarding
If you would like to discuss the role, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@hollybanktrust.com or 01924 490833. Hollybank Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people; enhanced DBS and references are required. If you do not have a DBS, Hollybank Trust will pay for the DBS check. If a candidate leaves within the first 12 months, £58.50 may be deducted from final salary.
PLEASE NOTE WE PRIMARILY COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. Applicants should have at least 6 months of UK work experience (in any sector).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equality and diversity in its policies and procedures. For more information about our approach, click to learn more.
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