Bexhill on sea (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
£25,183 - £25,584 per annum pro rata
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you real job satisfaction doing something that will make a real difference to someone’s life?
We are looking for Waking Night Support Workers for our Respite Service in Bexhill. Greenwood has 14-ensuite bedrooms and offers short term breaks with a range of activities both within the building and grounds and out in the community.
At times it can be challenging, but supporting someone with a learning disability is an amazing job! You will witness them grow, which is incredible to watch, and be the person that supports them to do it. This rewarding role will involve supporting guests both emotionally and physically in their daily lives, and at times when they may be distressed or display behaviours that challenge. No two days are the same.
Waking Night Support Workers are there to support guests overnight to ensure they are safe and their wellbeing is looked after, administering medication, performing night checks, making drinks and snacks if required. The role also includes performing security checks and cleaning roles to uphold a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring the building is safe for guests.
The role is for 20 hours a week as a Waking night support worker, The rota is a 6 week rolling rota, the night shifts are from 9:30pm to 7:30am. Staff members are required to be awake all night. There is an additional enhancement per hour for waking hours.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a positive attitude towards the rights of people with learning disabilities
- Have communication and organisational skills
- Are self-motivated
- Are committed to providing excellent support
- Willing to undertake training required to complete the job role
- Have an ethos of working together
To apply for this role, click on the “apply now” button. When completing the application please state how you will meet the essential criteria and list any experience you may have.
For an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Gaymer, Carly Fellows or Emma Beadle on 01424 723 020.
Interviews will take place in the service, in person and will include a short written question to answer. Interview dates will be w/c 26 May.
Please note – if you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for visa applications. You must be able to attend interview in service.
We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You will also benefit from a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you, together with a generous annual leave package and opportunity to join the pension scheme.
“It has been a pleasure and a challenge supporting our guests, their care and support has been paramount in my working ethic which I believe is at the heart of the Greenwood ethos”
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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