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Waking Nights Support Worker - Female Only Support Workers
Location: Hawkhurst and the surrounding areas, Kent TN18
Salary: £15 per hour, Bank Holiday paid at time time-and-a-half
Hours: Waking night shifts, 10 hours, 21:00-07:00
Our client provides regular 1:1 clinical supervision and 24/7 emergency on-call support. They have experienced payroll and human resources teams so support workers always have a point of contact for employment and pay queries.
The organisation do not directly employ support workers, but they recruit them on behalf of their clients, and their dedicated and experienced case managers are responsible for the day-to- day management of the support team. They provide access to mandatory training and brain injury specific training.
The Role
Are you interested in broadening your knowledge? Would you like to know more about brain injury? Do you want to make a positive difference in someone's life? Whatever your background, join our client's team and help someone reach their full potential and live life to the max.
Our client is recruiting Support Workers to join a waking night team providing support for a 60-year-old gentleman with an acquired brain injury who lives in a flat in Hawkhurst, Kent. He has a great sense of humour, appreciates his support team and always tries to maintain his independence.
The waking night shifts are to support the client with BiPap non-invasive ventilation whilst they sleep and personal care as the client prepares for bed. The client wakes early and will require support with domestic chores whilst they undertake their morning routine.
They are seeking three or four support workers to complete a waking night team following a four weekly rolling rota.
- Shifts include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays
- Flexibility is required to cover holidays and sickness (days and nights)
- Up-to-date DBS at the enhanced level is required, which is paid for by the employer.
What are they looking for?
- Someone who is passionate and committed to their role and the opportunity to get to know the client and make a difference in his daily life
- Ability to communicate effectively with the wider team
- Willingness to engage with training to enhance knowledge and skills required to work with the client
- Previous experience would be an advantage, however, no experience but a willingness to learn may be considered
- Someone with a flexible approach to covering day and night shifts as required for sickness and annual leave
What does the role offer you?
- An extensive induction and training programme offering guidance and support every step of the way
- Comprehensive training on the use of BiPap (Non-invasive ventilation)
- Regular supervision with the Team Leader for ongoing support
- Annual appraisal with the Case Manager
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
Occupational Requirement for females only under the Equality Act 2010
