Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced and enthusiastic

Waking Night Support Worker

within New Start's Adult Services division, with the successful candidate being able to provide practical and emotional support to residents at one of our Liverpool female only services. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working

40.25

hours per week and in return will receive a

competitive salary of 26371.80.

New Start

is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. The services we provide aim to enhance lives by offering good quality homes and structured support; encouraging clients to achieve independence and engage in constructive opportunities which will enable them to live a more fulfilled and enriched existence.

What we offer:

Competitive Salary - 26371.80 242 Hours Annual Leave - Rising to 302 with length of service Medicash enrollment upon successful completion of probation Learning & Development Opportunities upto and including Level 5 Leadership and Management 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern

Responsibilities of our Waking Night Worker:

Completing health and safety checks and dealing with incidents if they should occur during the night

Overseeing the safety of residents and other staff members, as well as the security of the building

Abiding by Health and Safety regulations and supporting others in this area

Undertaking administrative tasks as requested by support workers, senior support workers or management

What are we're looking for in a Waking Night Support Worker:

Demonstrable experience in a Waking Nights post, supporting outreach services or within a hostel setting

NVQ Level 3 in Housing/Health and Social Care or be working towards this qualification

The ability to accurately record information within case notes and support plans.

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change

Experience of working with adults with multiple and complex needs who exhibit challenging behaviour

Excellent understanding of professional boundaries when working with vulnerable adults

Experience of completing risk assessments and incident reports to a high standard

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role as our

Waking Night Support Worker,

then please click

'apply'

now! We'd love to hear from you.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure