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Night Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 23 May 2024
Salary: £12,137.5 to £12,137.5 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 06 June 2024
Location: Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Surrey County Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCC/TP/287990/957_1716458169

Summary

The starting salary for this position is £12,137.50 per annum (pro rata to £24,275 FTE), working 18 hours per week.

Are you enthusiastic, able to use your initiative and have an aptitude for working with people? Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life? We are looking for reliable and committed Night Support Workers to attend to the care needs of individuals during the night and ensure a safe environment is maintained. Promoting independence, choice and control for individuals is at the heart of this post. Rewards and Benefits
  • 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
  • Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
  • A generous local government salary related pension
  • Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
  • 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
  • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team Rodney Place is a Supporter Living service for adults with learning disabilities. We are looking for people who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of others and who have a desire to empower and promote independence. About the Role Aside from direct support for our residents, you will also have a the responsibility of organising shifts and communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities. You will also have the duty of working in partnership with other agencies, creating reports and attending and contributing to reviews as required. You will also be:
  • Supporting individuals with personal care
  • Regular checks of individuals as specified in care plans
  • Ensuring security checks of the building are made
  • Promoting individual's rights / choice
  • Notifying the duty officer of any significant change in the individuals
  • Carrying out domestic duties (including cleaning, laundry, basic food prep) as directed
  • Providing drinks / snacks for individuals during the night, as appropriate
  • Completing Online reports.
Experience is not necessary but a positive approach in supporting adults as you would like to be supported is essential. Shortlisting Criteria
  • Confidence to use your initiative and make decisions independently, as this role involves lone working
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary
  • The ability to record information accurately and follow guidelines, risk assessments and support plans
  • Good Computer skills able to complete report online.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/06/2024 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
  • The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
  • The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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