Job Description

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) (14.76/hour)

In Caring Hands specialises in person-centred care of young adults with profound multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs in our respite home in St Austell town and in the surrounding community.

Please note we are not a company that provide sponsorship

Benefits with In Caring Hands

Full time employment

Permanent contract

28 days holiday (this includes Bank Holidays) pro rata

Carer of the month reward

Bonus for assisting to recruit a friend

Company pension scheme

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering high quality, person-centred care working as part of a rota system with your colleagues.

The role is for supporting individuals who have complex health needs (such as Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy alongside profound learning disabilities) in their own homes and in our respite centre.

There are both full and part time positions available.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential requirements

Ability for flexible working including weekends

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Caring nature and suitable employment background

Strong ability in team working

The ability to work positively, with good humour

Willingness to learn to improve service delivery

Take responsibility for actions and plan effectively to deliver results

The ability to develop knowledge as required by the role

Desirable

Experience of working in a caring environment with learning and physical disabilities

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.76 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person