Support Worker - Nightshift

William Simpsons is a registered charity and 71 bed residential care home which enables adults living with a mental health diagnosis, cognitive impairment, ARBD and other substance abuse related conditions, to get the very best out of life.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our vibrant Nightshift team on a Full-time basis and can commit to 35 hours per week.

Why join our Support team?

· Competitive hourly rates - We offer competitive rates of pay between £12.40 and £12.76 per hour depending on qualifications as well as enhanced overtime rates.

· A company culture that promotes work life balance, by only working 3 shifts per week with the option to pick up overtime if available.

· Excellent holidays - 6 weeks per annum.

· FlexEarn- Access to the wages you earn, as you earn them.

· Extensive comprehensive training program: dedicated trainers providing quality onsite training to all staff; comprehensive online e-learning package.

· Electronic MAR system is used within the Home to assist with the safe handling of medications and topical treatments (full training is provided).

· Uniform free environment.

· Good public transport, frequent buses with bus stops directly outside our driveway entrance

· Free, onsite parking.

· Accredited Disability Confident Employer.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

· Previous experience of working as a Support Worker (or equivalent role) within a care environment is beneficial although this is not essential.

· Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.

. Good organisational skills and initiative.

· Although SVQ level qualifications in Care are desirable, they are not essential as staff have the opportunity to access and achieve SVQ level 3 qualifications through William Simpsons.

What are the main aspects of the role?

· Assisting residents with all aspects of personal care and daily living requirements through the delivery of individual planned care programmes.

· Maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents by undertaking domestic duties.

· Administration and recording of information in correlation with William Simpsons procedures and instruction from Team Leaders.

· Maintaining effective communication with residents and care teams.

· Safe handling and administration of topical treatments as per instruction from Team Leaders in conjunction with the eMAR medication system and Safe Operation Procedures.

· Promoting the independence and dignity of residents whilst enabling them to live their chosen lifestyle.

Further details of the role are provided as part of the application pack.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.40-£12.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Physical setting:

• Care home
• Residential home

Shift:

• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to 35 hours weekly?
• Have you got any SVQ certificates?
• Do you require a sponsorship?

Shift availability:

• Night shift (required)

Work Location: In person