Wake Nights Support Worker

Weavers Lodge is a residential home supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, that may also include a dual mental health diagnosis, to enable their successful transition into, and participation within, their local community. The home has accommodation for 6 permanent residents as well as 2 rooms for respite, assessment and short-term placement support.

Check out our company page to see what our Support Workers say about Autonomy Care Group.

Skilled worker sponsorship is available candidates who have already been living in the UK for at least 12 months.

Application Process

Once you have sent your application a member of our recruitment team will review. If you have been shortlisted we will give you a call and go through a few questions about you and your experience. If you have not been successful you will receive an email letting you know.

Please do not telephone or visit us for an update on the progress of you application, we will contact you however due to the large volumes of applications we receive it may take up to 3 working days.

Join us and you can expect

• Starting from £12.00 per hour
• Level 2 qualified £12.15
• Bank Holiday pay (Time and a half)
• Holiday top-up payments made for regular overtime (T&C's)
• Paid break
• One homemade cooked meal per shift

Benefits

• Welcome Bonus £300 (Full T's & C's on Autonomy Group Website)
• Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
• Employee of the month awards
• Long service awards
• Access to blue light card discounts
• Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• 24-hour confidential employee advice line

Shifts

• Various contracts available from 20-45 hours
• Offering both days and nights roles
• Working alternate weekends is essential

Training and Development

• Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
• Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Mandatory Training Provided

Job description

• Socialising with our residents and giving emotional support when needed
• Assisting with personal care with residents when required
• Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
• Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations
• Administer medication to service users
• Attending meetings and undertaking training as required

About You

You will:

• Live within a 20-mile radius of Castle Cary

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
• Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone’s life
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships

This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.

If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults, this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.

If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people, we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We are a disability confident employer

We are a mental health at work committed employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £12.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Care home

Shift:

• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you live within a 20 mile radius of Castle Cary

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person