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SalaryNight Support Worker
Location: Yate
28.5 hours per week (3 night wakes)
Rate: £14.50 to £14.75 per hour
About the role
Responsibilities will include:
· Carrying out regular checks on residents/tenants as necessary with due regard to residents privacy.
· Security and fire prevention checks
· Dealing with any emergency with residents during the night and dealing with it appropriately and according to agreed procedures
· To be knowledgeable of all residents’/tenants’ needs and understand how to deal with all eventualities
· To assist when residents are getting up and maintain the morning routine with day staff
· To write a brief report regarding any issues at night
· Undertake domestic duties, such as laundry and ironing, food preparation, cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, toilets and communal areas as required.
There is a requirement for flexible working including weekends.
About you
The ideal candidate will hold a diploma Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards and have knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support, however full training will be provided.
In return, you will receive:
· Competitive salary
· 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
· Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)
· Excellent induction and training
· Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Social Care
· Company sick pay
· Company pension scheme
· Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
· Family friendly/work-life balance policies
· Free DBS check every 3 years
· Occupational health provision
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
About Freeways
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living and residential services. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.50-£14.75 per hour
Expected hours: 28.5 per week
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
