Job Description

Please note Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship

Support Worker - Waking Night Responder

Location:

Inverness

Position Available:

Shifts

: Working 10pm-8am on a 4-week rolling rota. (Two out of four weekends).

Salary:

13.71 per hour

Additional Information:

Full UK driving licence is essential

Gateway are looking for a Waking Night Support Worker with the passion to work with our fantastic teams.

You will have experience supporting vulnerable people in a residential setting and if you share our values and are willing to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people, we'd love to hear from you.

About Gateway

Established in 1998, Gateway is a charitable organisation with a relentless vision to support the most vulnerable people in our community - achieving a Gold 'Investors in People' award in recognition of our success. Through our range of high-quality care services and activities, we deliver comfort and security to vulnerable people in our various settings while offering lifestyles bursting with experiences and exciting learning opportunities.

About the Waking Night Shift Responder

Waking Night Shift Responder

is a unique and innovative service supporting the Care at Home Services within the Inverness area throughout the night. This is a collaborative partnership between three local and established care providers who are committed to its success.

As a

Waking Night Shift Responder

Worker, you will be visiting service users in Inverness making a real difference to their lives, building trust and strong relationships and being able to deliver compassionate personal care and support throughout the nighttime, such as catheter care, continence care, medication and welfare checks. There will be planned support times within this role, however you will also be expected to respond to situations when they arise to deliver welfare and well-being checks and take referrals at times from the Out of Hours social work team.

Experience & Requirements

Ideally, you will have a background in supporting people with Care at Home needs and clients suffering from disabilities/autism/mental health, but a dedicated training programme will be given.

We do ask that you have a friendly, caring, positive attitude, and a willingness to help vulnerable adults.

Build professional, confidential and supportive relationships with your clients.

Respond promptly to alerts that an identified client needs support.

Monitor and use technological aids to meet people's support needs.

Administer medication.

Meet personal care needs.

Use your own initiative and experience to problem solve.

Actively contribute to an effective team working within the service.

Maintain records in a concise and accurate manner.

Communicate effectively as part of a specialised multi-agency team.

Liaise with other agencies and professionals.

Qualifications:

SVQ in Health and Social Care - consideration will be given to applicants who are already progressing within the vocational system.

What does Gateway have to offer you?

Permanent part time/relief contract. Access to a pool car. Cycle to Work scheme Fully paid induction training, including shadowing and mentoring. Ongoing training and support. Fully paid PVG membership. Work Pension Scheme. The opportunity to sign up for the Charity Workers discount scheme, Blue Light Card and Discount for Carers schemes.
To arrange an informal chat about the role or to get an application pack, please contact Mrs Joanna Kennedy on 01463 718693 or send your CV and a covering letter to Mrs Alex Gilchrist CEO: alex.gilchrist@homelesstrust.org.uk

http://www.homelesstrust.org.uk

Charity Number: SC028837

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.71 per hour

Schedule:

Night shift
Application question(s):

Do you require Gateway to provide you with sponsorship?
Language:

Fluent in English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WNSR