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 an enthusiastic

Waking Night Support Worker

for

34.5 or 46 hours (3 or 4 shifts)

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 Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred care and support to our residents, in line with their personal care plans.

Key Responsibilities Include:

To fulfil all duties of a Support Worker role, as well as the Senior Support Worker role. Assist the manager with the management of the team and organise the team in their absence. To supervise and manage support workers and bank staff, including their appraisals, supervisions and induction where appropriate. To support other senior staff and assist in the implementation of management decisions. To assist support workers with the maintenance of essential documentation. Encourage communication to promote an open environment for discussion providing the opportunity for feedback. To be available for on-call duties when required. To take charge of the home as required. During the "on-call" period be responsible for the smooth running of the Meath, the welfare of the residents, staff and visitors. To administer rescue medication and other prescribed "required need" medication. To take charge of the Meath in an emergency and if necessary carry out an evacuation of the Meath in case of fire or other major incident. The ability to work under pressure and resolve staffing levels and allocations which at times may becoming challenging. To be able to work with your senior network of colleagues in a professional manner and utilising their skills when faced with challenges.

What We Offer:

You will be entitled to an excellent benefits package:

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Pay enhancements on Bank Holiday days 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 called The Hive

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

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

: 16.50 to 19.11 per hour*.

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

Hours

: 8:30pm - 8:00am (11.5 hour shifts).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.50-19.11 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
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. Do you identify as female?
Experience:

care: 2 years (preferred) supervisory care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person