Part time Waking Nights Support Worker

Salary: £19,666.83 - £20,746.75 inclusive of 2.5% enhancement (FTE salary £21,884.89 - £23,086.61 inclusive of 2.5% enhancement)
Hours: 33.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 08/05/2023

About the role

InFocus supports a large number of young people aged between 16 and 35, with complex sensory, physical and emotional needs, making our setting truly unique and rewarding. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to provide care and support to our young people within their residential accommodation at InFocus. You’ll form part of the waking night support team to provide exceptional care, health and therapy to our young people throughout the night when required.

We will support you every step of the way by providing an excellent, well designed induction programme, this will include training to help you get off to the best start, by ensuring you fully understand your role and the part you play in the wider organisation. We offer many opportunities for personal development, and if you haven’t already obtained a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, we will fund and support you in the enrolment and training of this qualification.

About you

We are searching for individuals are passionate and committed to helping others reach their full potential. Are you someone who can help empower our young people to make their own decisions? Can you help them to unlock their full potential? We want caring people who are able to personalise their approach to providing the best care and support to our young people.

Working Pattern

This post is part time, working 22:00 – 08:00, 33.25 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota.

How we say thank you:

• 6 weeks holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• occupational sick scheme from day 1
• comprehensive training and development
• onsite café
• free parking
• Free Flu vaccinations
• cycle to work scheme
• employee assistance programme
• “death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• contributory pension scheme

More information and how to apply

For an informal chat about the role or to visit the main site in Exeter please contact Hazel Browning Manager of St David’s House or call on 01392 454 319.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check and references. Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.