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.