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Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Truro area and able to commute.
Green Light’s mission is ’empowering people to lead a lifestyle they’re proud of’.
Waking Night Support Worker “A well-spent day brings happy sleep” Leonardo da Vinci
As a Waking Night Support Worker, your main aim is to make sure people feel safe, comfortable and able to sleep. As you head for home after your shift, people should be waking up feeling well-rested, ready for whatever activities they have planned for the day.
As well as helping people sleep well, Waking Night Support Workers support their team by completing various practical duties which helps the team maintain high standards of cleanliness and homeliness – often those that may be impractical or difficult to complete during busier times of day.Some administrative tasks are also completed, for example logging activities and events overnight to help inform and improve the care and support provided by the team.
As a waking night support worker you will be a key member of the team, providing high standards of person centred support throughout the night. You will be the main point of contact on shift between the hours of 2200-0800.You will succeed because…
You’re empathetic, resilient, and deeply committed to assisting people with additional needs who can present challenging behaviour. You’re compassionate, observant, and confident in handling potentially difficult situations. You’re able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.
You will love it because…
You enjoy promoting independence, providing reassurance, and enabling confidence. You take pride in doing a great job and are happy assisting with domestic duties, cooking, personal care, attending appointments and social activities. You’re keen to develop your career through training, learning and gaining relevant qualifications.
We offer full training so you will need to commit to a fully paid, full time 3-week induction.Why join us? Take a look at our amazing perks!
- Great rates of pay starting from £13.76
- Induction, we pay for you to attend our award winning induction
- Guaranteed full-time and Part-time weekly hours from 20 up to 45 hours per week.
- Free DBS check
- Blue Light Card and Discounts (Think days out, eating out, clothing stores and more)plus many more benefits
- Free meal(s) whilst on shift
- Company Pension
- Activities included on shift
- Sleep-ins at £60
- 33 days annual leave (pro- rata)
- If you work on a weekend (which is defined as between 17:00 Friday - 08:00 Monday) enhancements of £2.00 per hour.
- Fun activities paid for whilst on shift,like sailing,watching the newest releases in the cinema and great days out!
- Service related sick pay & Simply Health Plan when 6 month probation is completed.
Apply today or feel free to contact Kerry or Tanita 01637 416 444 with any questions you may have. You’ll find we are an approachable, friendly bunch!
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £13.76-£15.76 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person