Support Worker (Nights)
About The Position
We are seeking 1 x Female Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Southport, PR8 to support a new resident. The role involves Waking Nights shifts from 8pm to 8am, working 3 shifts per week (36 hours per week). Community Integrated Care is a large health and social care charity founded in 1988, pioneering the 'Care in the Community' agenda. We support over 2,600 people and employ 6,600 colleagues across England and Scotland, focusing on delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment. The individual you will be supporting is a 46-year-old lady with a learning disability, autism, and some mental health challenges, who requires support with personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, paying bills, and organizing her days. She enjoys Harry Potter, drawing, colouring, Disney films, and has a fondness for teddies and dolls. She needs support to become more independent, requiring patience, time to process information, and recognition of environmental sensitivities. The role requires staff to be trained in medication administration and familiar with the Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) approach. You will be part of her dedicated staff team, working alongside day staff and a sleep-in staff member in the main house.
Requirements
- Must be a female support worker
- Willing to work Waking Nights shifts (8pm to 8am)
- Ability to work 3 shifts per week (36 hours pw)
- Training in medication administration
- Familiarity with the PBS approach to supporting behaviour that may challenge
- Friendly, approachable, trustworthy
- Willing to be flexible and adaptable
- Skilled to support the individual's needs
Nice To Haves
- Experience in social care
- Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges
- Experience with Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)
- Experience with medication administration
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care
- Administer medication
- Assist with cooking and cleaning
- Help with paying bills
- Support with organizing days
- Provide emotional support
- Offer planned activities that stimulate senses without overwhelming
- Give time to process information before expecting a response
- Recognize and manage environmental triggers (e.g., noisy or crowded spaces)
- Support the resident in building relationships and achieving independence
Benefits
- £13.12 per hour
- Multi award-winning charity
- Supportive leadership
- No uniforms
- Guaranteed shifts
- Shopping discounts
- Ongoing training & career progression
- Recommend-a-Friend bonus
- Financial hardship fund
- Wellbeing investment
- Free DBS check
- Spend your whole shift with one person
- Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities
- Pioneers of the ‘Care in the Community’ agenda
- Support more than 2,600 people
- Employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues
- Proud history of breaking boundaries
- Bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
