Night Support Worker - Young Adults
Night Support Worker - Orchard Manor
Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Annual Salary: £24,375 - £26,582 per year for a 40 hour week
Hours: 4 week rota pattern - average 40 hours per week.No experience necessary, full training given and fully funded study for Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.Aurora Orchard ManorWe are currently looking for a Night Support Worker in Meldreth (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire border Nr Royston), where our Aurora Orchard Manor offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs.
With specialist facilities and a focus on promoting independence, we support each of our young people through the transition from education into adulthood with a focus on person-centred programmes to promote independence.
We work with people with multiple disabilities who may have sensory and physical impairments who benefit from our specialist facilities that have been designed to meet their needs.
Find out more about the amazing work we do - Supported Living Accommodation for Young Adults Meldreth, Cambridge (theauroragroup.co.uk)The Role: Provide the highest level of care for our young adults
Assist with getting them ready for bed which includes washing and changingEncouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible
Checking on them all throughout the night and dealing with any incidents that may occur
Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times
This is a waking night position; so in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher, laundry and keeping the environment tidy).In the morning you’ll then assist with supporting our young adults to get up, washed and dressed, ready for the day.
The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our young adults to become more autonomous.Skills and Qualifications
Although no experience is required, we are looking for candidates to demonstrate: Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile
Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possibleExceptional communication skills and patience
Resilient with a robust and positive nature
Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.
Must be able to complete 2 weeks full time induction (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm) plus 2-3 weeks shadowing on days shifts before starting night shifts
Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend
It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the young adults that we work with.
Benefits and Additional InformationWhat’s on offer?
- Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
Part time hours available if required
33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme (from October)Perkbox - access to shopping discounts
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
Free parkingHow to apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Kirsty in the Recruitment TeamSuccessful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.