Night support worker - united kingdom, newquay, cornwall
newquay
job summary
join learning disability charity brandon trust as a 'waking nights support worker' and discover a genuinely rewarding role. you'll support people with a learning disability, autism or both at home to live life in the way they choose. you'll have a guaranteed number of hours work each week, with the occasional daytime working, for example to attend training courses and meetings.
our benefits include:
basic salary gbp10.50 - gbp10.73 p/h.
full training to gain the nationally recognised care certificate.
on-going training and career development including professional qualifications available from day 1
pension
we cover the cost of dbs checks
shopping discounts including blue light card, ee perks and costco membership
successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank you payment
we offer wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
access to wellbeing helplines.
about the role
you'll provide responsive and high quality, person-centred care and support at night to three adults sharing their home together. this may include physical, sensory and emotional support to promote an individual's well-being and safety. as part of an individual's care and support plan, or as needs arise, you'll provide support which may include personal care, monitoring and managing specific health care needs. timely, accurate recordkeeping and any household duties required on shift.
find out more about these aspects of the role through videos on our main website.
if you're new to social care, we will support you gain the nationally recognised care certificate. if you have experience as a care assistant or care worker in a care home, you'll discover we provide plenty of on-going training, support to achieve relevant qualifications and career progression.
about you
you're considerate, committed, resilient and respect people's differences. empathetic, you adapt your approach to individuals' needs, have good communication skills and a positive, patient approach. you come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges and have a 'can-do' attitude. you'll need to be flexible and able to work shifts across the week, including weekends.
successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced dbs check.
we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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about brandon
brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. we provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. operating across southern england and london, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.
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