Respite Support Workers

The Next Step Trust Working together to support a fulfilling life for people with learning and physical disabilities; complex health needs and Autism. We are recruiting for the following vacancy… Full-Time Respite Support Workers Hours: 37.5 hrs a week Salary Full time: £25,995.51 – £29,231.01 Hourly Rate: £13.30 – £14.95 Sleep (10pm-7am): £60 What will you be doing? * Provide personal care which includes washing and dressing; bath/showering and shaving. * Assisting individual to get in and out of bed (with the use of equipment if required). * Assist with food/ meal preparation for individuals; using the kitchen equipment safely. * Help with toileting including specific requirements i.e. emptying Catheters. * Assistance with incontinence care. * Assisting individuals with medication as required and documentation of medication administration. * Ensure that the house is well maintained in terms of hygiene and cleanliness by keeping it tidy – this includes all bedrooms, bathrooms, staff room, kitchen and living/ dining area. * Organise laundry as necessary; washing bed linen, towels and other items and ensuring bedding is kept clean. * To work alongside parents/carers and families to ensure individuals support is consistent and consequential. * To keep on your person Identification documentation. * To ensure the sessions are safe and risk assessments are monitored and reviewed on a regular basis alongside other policies and procedures. * To take responsibility to record and report any concerns, incidents/accidents and safeguarding concerns. * To ensure the sessions are sensitive to cultural traditions and values. * To assist the management team to develop close working relations with all persons involved, e.g. families, social workers, therapists, so that the needs of the individual are met effectively. * To work as a member of a team in the project and the organisation. * To be responsible, alongside other NST staff for the proper use of equipment/materials and informing the health and safety lead of any potential risks and faults. * Complete timesheets and record activities that have been carried out, users or family members to sign off the timesheets on a daily basis * To maintain the users and the organisation’s confidentiality at all times. * To work alongside the key worker and Respite Lead on the implementation, maintenance and evaluation of each individualised person centred plan * To work in accordance with NST’s Equality policy. * To support the aims and objectives of NST. * To ensure prompt and reliable time keeping and contact on-call for any emergencies. * Call on-call person to report arrival and departure from home care site. What will you get in return? * 5.2 weeks annual leave, increasing with years worked * Mileage paid at 45p per mile where applicable * Health Benefit Scheme * Free Parking where available * Complimentary Teas/Coffees * Blue Light Card & Cycle to Work Scheme Registered What will you need? – Have a caring and enthusiastic attitude, ability to work independently and as part of a team. – Required to complete NVQ 2 if not already acquired/equivalent qualification – Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, sleeps and waking nights – Hold a full driving license and willing to drive minibuses. If this sounds like you, please hit apply now! Reference: MTC573 Vacancy: Full-Time Respite Support Workers Location: Southowram, Halifax Salary: £25,995.51 – £29,231.01 (Hourly rate: £13.30 – £14.95) Hours: 37.5 hrs a week National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external company. INDSH