Waking Nights Support Worker

Job Introduction

Support Worker  - Waking Nights in Liskeard

You will support a lady living independently in her own bungalow.  She loves being part of her local community, having her own car to get out and about to do the things she enjoys and needs.  She requires help and support with her daily living skills, personal care and medication. Your support will be centred around her preferences, interests and needs.

You’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support.   

This position has a “genuine occupational requirement” covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applicants from females can be considered.

Benefits: 

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 per hour). 
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  
• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications.  
• Contributory Pension.  
• We cover the cost of DBS checks.  
• Rotas are planned in advance. 
• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings. 
• 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.  
• Access to wellbeing helplines.  
• Health Cash Plan. 

Your responsibilities: 

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead. 
• To develop daily living skills. 
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships.
• To contribute to, develop and implement the individual's care plans. 
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support.

Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want. 

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