Job Description

Jump on board with an amazing opportunity at Salford Cares, as a Waking Nights Support Worker within our Supported Living Service, Salford Cares. If you have a passion for supporting people, a desire to ensure that people live life to the full, their way and achieve their goals, come and build a career with us.

Being a Support Worker in Supported Living is challenging but incredibly rewarding. We are looking for talented people who can demonstrate our THRIVE values. In our Supported Living services, people live with other residents within their own homes, with 24/7 access to care and support. We deliver high quality, compassionate care and support to a wide range of individuals including those who have; - Physical disabilities - Mobility issues - Learning disabilities and a wide range of complex medical needs.

We are a person-centred team working to support individuals from schemes across the borough of Salford. We want people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own as an organisation.

When you work for Salford Cares, you are part of a thriving community of ten services, who are united in a common commitment to transform lives in a person-centred environment, our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care.

About the role:

Salford Cares is seeking reliable and compassionate Waking Nights Support Workers to provide high-quality overnight support to individuals, enabling them to live independent, safe, and fulfilling lives. This is a hands-on role that requires you to remain awake throughout the night, carrying out regular checks and responding promptly to individuals' needs.

You will support people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will deliver person-centred care with dignity and respect, ensuring individuals feel safe, comfortable, and supported at all times.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You will work on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.

Remain awake throughout the night to provide continuous support and reassurance Complete regular welfare and safety checks in line with care plans Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times Carry out clinical or delegated tasks such as suctioning, where trained and required Respond appropriately to any changes in health, behaviour, or wellbeing Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation using IT systems Promote independence, wellbeing, and a calm night-time environment Build positive, professional relationships with the individuals you support and their families Work flexibly across different locations, depending on service needs

About you:

Are you an enthusiastic, initiative-taking individual with a vast experience of support skills? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

We are particularly keen to hear from those individuals who have previous experience of support work, with a competent understanding of the health and adult social care environment, and above all, you will share our values and commitment to delivering public benefit to the people we serve.

Training:

We will provide the right candidate with a range of training and development opportunities.

All applications will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checks and references.

Physical Setting:

Salford Support Living
Shift:

Night shift
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Care Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person