At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide overnight support for a lady in Flint, ensuring her safety and well-being.
- Company: A local charity focused on person-centred support, rated excellent in CIW inspection.
- Benefits: Pay rates up to £15.50 per hour, with enhanced company pension and fully paid training.
- Other info: Work primarily in Flintshire with occasional travel to St Asaph for training.
- Why this job: Join a supportive environment with opportunities for personal development and qualifications.
- Qualifications: Experience with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential; must be a female driver.
The predicted salary is between 15.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
Pay rates up to £15.50 per hour.
A fixed and predictable shift pattern, with overtime available.
Company sick pay.
Enhanced company pension scheme.
Fully paid training, DBS and Social Care Wales fees.
Christmas and Easter Bank Holidays double time, others time and a half.
A supportive and inclusive environment, with an involved manager.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Support Worker to provide essential overnight support as waking night staff for a lady living in Flint. You will play a key role in ensuring her safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the night, while always promoting independence and dignity. You will work collaboratively with day staff to ensure continuity of care as she enjoys a variety of activities each week including pedal power, bowling, meeting friends in the pub, lunch out and coffee and cake at local cafes.
Requirements
Any experience with learning disabilities would be great, but is not essential as full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided. However, this role does require a female member of staff who is a driver.
About Us
We are a fantastic organisation to work for: a local charity with a focus on person-centred support. We are a Platinum Investor in People and received a rating of excellent in all three categories in our last CIW inspection.
Location and Travel
Please note you will work and attend meetings in Flintshire, with only very occasional travel to the office in St Asaph for training.
Hours and Pay
Basic rate, for those working towards adult social care qualification - £13.45.
For those with Level 2 adult social care qualification - £13.85.
For those with Level 3 adult social care qualification - £14.50.
Waking nights - £15.50.
More detail on our hourly pay rates – We are passionate about learning and development so we will support you to achieve the qualifications above and the higher pay rates that go with them.
How to Apply
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call the Service Manager Ruth on 01745 584 527. More information is available on our website at https://www.cartrefni.com/, including a full job description and person specification. To apply, please use the online form on our website or call our office at 01745 584 527 and we will send you a paper form.
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Waking Night employer: Cartref Ni
Cartref Ni is an exceptional employer located in St Asaph, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering competitive benefits such as a salary of £41,618 and enhanced holiday entitlement. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values leadership and commitment to excellence in care.
