At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live their best lives.
- Company: Join Saracen Care, an outstanding provider of support services.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, paid training, competitive pay, and employee wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years experience in supported living and resilience in challenging situations.
The predicted salary is between 27700 - 33000 £ per year.
Experienced Waking Night Support Worker – Gloucester
Please note this role is full time for a minimum of 36 hours each week.
Please ensure that you are able to commit to a full time role before applying.
You will need to be experienced, resilient and confident as you will be dealing with challenging behaviours.
At Saracen Care, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Support Workers.
In this role, you will be enabling people with a learning disability or autism to "live their best life" – empowering people with their daily living skills and accessing the community; reaching their goals and realising their aspirations.
Rated Outstanding with CQC, Saracen Care is the provider of choice for people with general and complex needs.
The people we support live with a range of conditions such as Learning Disability, Autism, Acquired Brain Injuries and may exhibit behaviours that challenge.
What can we offer you?
- Contracted hours and regular rota.
- Comprehensive paid training and development program including professional qualifications.
- A supportive team, environment and management team.
- Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Helpline.
- Bike to work scheme and company pension.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Competitive sleep-in rate.
- Enhanced bank holiday pay.
- Refer a friend reward scheme.
We have a pay banding system and are committed to staff development
Band B – £13.35 for 2+ years’ experience
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Provide emotional and practical support to the person you are supporting during their daily activities, including accessing the community.
- Assist with domestic duties & household management, which may include assistance with cleaning, cooking, washing and managing finances.
- Assist with personal care and hygiene.
- Be able to motivate and encourage people through positive engagement and interaction.
- Promote choice and independence, encouraging people we support to achieve their personal goals.
- Keep accurate records, following company policies and CQC guidelines.
- Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals, adhering to safer recruitment guidelines.
If you are passionate about supporting others and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Our organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices.
The safety and wellbeing of the people we support is of paramount importance and we take all necessary steps to ensure that our recruitment process is safe, fair and compliant with relevant safeguarding guidelines.
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work checks.
2 years or more experience required, preferably within a supported living setting.
You will need to be confident and resilient as you will be dealing with behaviours that challenge.
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Experienced Waking Night Support Worker – Gloucester employer: Saracen Care Services Ltd
At Saracen Care, we pride ourselves on being an outstanding employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for our Experienced Waking Night Support Workers in Gloucester. With comprehensive training programs, competitive pay, and a strong commitment to employee development, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities and autism. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and prioritises your wellbeing.
