Support Worker (Nights)

Community Integrated Care•Southport, PR

8h•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, transforming lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment. Founded in 1988, the charity was a pioneer of the ‘Care in the Community’ agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives. Today, Community Integrated Care supports more than 2,600 people and employs 6,600 colleagues across England and Scotland. The charity has a proud history of breaking boundaries and is always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects, and impactful partnerships. This role is for a Supported Living Service in Southport, PR8, supporting a new resident who is a 46-year-old lady with a learning disability, autism, and some mental health challenges. She requires support with personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, paying bills, and organizing her days. The role involves waking night shifts from 8 pm to 8 am, with a guaranteed shift pattern of 36 hours per week. The charity values individuals with heart and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those with and without prior experience in social care.

Requirements

Must be a female support worker.
Willing to work Waking Nights - 8 pm to 8 am (36 hours per week).
Training in medication administration.
Familiarity with the PBS (Positive Behavioural Support) approach to supporting behaviour that may challenge.
Ability to provide significant emotional support.
Friendly, approachable, trustworthy, flexible, and adaptable.
Skilled to support the individual's specific needs.
Possess values aligned with caring and supporting others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social care.
Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.
Experience with Harry Potter, drawing, colouring, teddies, dolls, and Disney films.
Experience in activities like walking and horse riding.
Ability to provide sensory stimulation.

Responsibilities

Provide waking night support from 8 pm to 8 am.
Support a 46-year-old lady with a learning disability, autism, and mental health challenges.
Assist with personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, paying bills, and organizing days.
Provide emotional support and build relationships with the individual.
Offer planned activities that stimulate senses without overwhelming.
Recognize and manage environmental factors that may be too noisy or crowded.
Give time for processing information before expecting a response.
Support the individual's desire for independence with patience and time.
Work with a staff team that includes day support and a sleep-in staff member in the main house.