Support Workers

Discovery is looking for caring Waking Night Support Workers in Street to support 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. 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.
  
  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
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• 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.