Night Support Worker

Location Hertfordshire
Discipline: Healthcare
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: biren.daiya@blackstone-recruitment.co.uk
Job ref: J5982
Startdate: 08/09/2024

Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for a Night Support Worker - Young Adults for one of their schools in Hertfordshire.

Please see details below for the full job advert:

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary:
£11.72 - £12.78 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Hours: 40 hours per week.

The role:

They are looking to recruit for a Night Support Worker.

Experience: 

Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:

  • Provide the highest level of care for our young adults
  • Assist with getting them ready for bed which includes washing and changing
  • Encouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible
  • Checking on them all throughout the night and dealing with any incidents that may occur
  • Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times
  • This is a waking night position; so, in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher, laundry and keeping the environment tidy).
  • In the morning you’ll then assist with supporting our young adults to get up, washed and dressed, ready for the day.
  • The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our young adults to become more autonomous.

Skills & Qualifications:  

Successful candidate qualities:

  • Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
  • No experience required.
  • Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible
  • Exceptional communication skills and patience
  • Resilient with a robust and positive nature
  • Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.
  • Must be able to complete 2 weeks full time induction (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm) plus 2-3 weeks shadowing on days shifts before starting night shifts 
  • Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend

What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

  • * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service 
  • No experience required - Full training given and continued support
  • Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
  • Part time hours available if required
  • 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Life assurance and pension
  • Perk box - access to shopping discounts
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.  
  • Free parking

Blackstone Benefits:

Permanent jobs:

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.