Permanent waking night support workers needed for sites in both Brighton and Seaford, competitive rate of pay.

Your new company
The organisation provides support for children with learning disabilities across a number of residential homes in Brighton and Seaford. The organisation also provides educational support to service users at its specialist school and college sites. The organisation has been recognised for the excellent service it provides to vulnerable people and has been awarded outstanding ratings from both the CQC and OFSTED.

Your new role

Shifts from 10pm to 10am - £9.55 per hour

Staff working 52 weeks:
4 nights per week = £19,897.20 per annum
3 nights per week = £14,922.90 per annum
2 nights per week = £9,948.60 per annum

Staff working term time only:
4 nights per week = £17,989.04 per annum
3 nights per week = £13,491.78 per annum
2 nights per week = £8,994.52 per annum

Paid holiday per annum:
4 nights per week 30 days
3 nights per week 23 days
2 nights per week 15 days

As a waking night support worker, you will be expected to remain awake and responsive in order to support any requirements the residents may have during the night. You will build a relationship with residents so that you may support them both emotionally and practically.

You will also be able to effectively liaise with external agencies and other staff members within the organisation in order to provide the best level of care to service users. You will ensure the safety of residents, by exercising vigilance, observing changes in the resident's behaviour or appearance, and complying fully with the organisations policies and procedures.

Throughout the night you will undertake regular patrols of corridors and bedroom areas to check on the health and safety of the learners; and take initial action should you find any residents in need of support. The role may include supporting the residents with things such as medication and some personal care.

What you'll need to succeed
You will require a caring, patient, understanding and helpful nature. Previous experience working with learning disabilities is essential and an understanding that residents may display some challenging behaviour. NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable. Drivers with a full clean licence are also looked favourable upon. An enhanced DBS check will need to be completed before commencement of work.

What you'll get in return
Along with up to 30 days paid holiday, you will be paid a competitive rate. You will also have the opportunity of training and qualification in the social care sector, with the support of a respected organisation alongside you.

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