Job Description

Please note that we can only consider female applicants for this role due to the needs of the service and it's residents.

Develop your career with us!

Are you hard working, do you enjoy being with people? The Meath Epilepsy Charity, is looking for enthusiastic

Waking Night Support Workers

to help care for our residents during the night and leading into the morning shifts.

We require team players with excellent communication skills who want to deliver a high level of care and support, whilst maintaining safety standards at all times in line with company policies. Previous experience of care work desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Please note we do not provide sponsorship

The Role:

This role is based in

Godalming, Surrey.

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will deliver person-centered care and support to our residents, in line with their personal care plans.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Assisting with personal care where needed

Assisting with residents' mobility where needed

Overseeing and preparing of meals and drinks

Administering and storage of prescribed medication

To become conversant with and implement Meath policies and procedures

Updating of care plans and risk assessments on in-house database

Ensure safeguarding policies adhered to at all times and be aware of steps to take should you need to escalate concerns

What We Offer:

You will be entitled to an excellent benefits package:

25 days Annual Leave excluding bank holidays. Pay enhancements on bank holidays, when worked. Generous pension Scheme - employer 7% contribution / employee 5% contribution UK Health policy (cash back policy for optical, dental, therapy treatments & consultations) Free on-Site Gym Subsidised onsite cafe Godalming station less than 5 minutes' walk away / free car parking DBS free of charge Excellent in-house training - with opportunity to work towards QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Inclusivity & Diversity:

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our charity in supporting our inspirational residents.

Our values are embedded into our culture here at The Meath, designed by our team, and how we live our every day:

We are

COLLABORATIVE

- We are trusting, We achieve more together, We communicate
We

CARE

- We are person-centred, We are respectful, We are skilled & knowledgeable
We are

PROUD

- We work as a team, We take pride in the people that we support, We take pride in our community
We are

INCLUSIVE

- Everyone is important, Everyone has a voice, Everyone is welcome
We

EMPOWER

- We are creative, We are positive, We support individual development & achievement

What our staff say:

One of our Support Workers commented "It's an extremely rewarding job and you get to work with some amazing individuals. It is a job where you are always learning and developing, and this really keeps you motivated and focused".

Job

: Contract, Permanent, Full-time, Part-time

Salary

: 12.85 to 14.12 per hour.*

*Pay range depends on the shifts the successful candidates is scheduled to work.

Hours

: Up to 46 hours per week, 8:30pm - 8:00am (11.5 hour shifts). If you are looking for part time hours, please put the hours you are looking for on your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.38 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please note that we can only consider female applicants for this role due to the needs of the service and it's residents. Are you female?
Experience:

care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person