Support Worker - Waking Nights

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Castle Cary to support 5 people throughout the night, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line the risk assessment and support plan whist also carrying out a number of key allocated tasks. Includes weekly checking of equiptment, welfare check ins, spending time with people to watch films, making hot chocolates and then getting ready for bed!

The role may involve tasks such as:

- Carrying out "keeping safe checks" at regular intervals to ensure the people we support are safe and comfortable.

- Ensure that the environment is clean and sanitary.

- You will keep written records, using IT systems as required to help you including support plans, incident log and health and safety records.

- Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.

- Supporting people to make the most of their late evenings / nights when they wish to

- Provide personal care when required.

- Fridge checks

Disability Confident
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We are passionate about investing in your training and career development. Our training covers essential skills and knowledge to provide support in line with the Care Certificate.

Alongside our generous benefits package, we give you:

- Training Programme including Care Certificate - delivered by Skills for Care endorsed ''Centre of Excellence''

- Access to Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship worth over £3,000.

- Career development opportunities with access to our award winning Aspire programme

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline for advise

- Employee wellbeing strategy and listening network promoting mental health support.

- Support to take part and complete any personal qualifications while at work providing it does not interfere with your duties.