Description
Laburnum House in Folkestone, Kent, has an opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our team.
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to the wellbeing of our residents. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met, including personal care, participation in activities, and support with daily living tasks.
- Complete daily administration, including updating person-centred support and care plans, updating charts, and completing accurate daily notes.
- Maintain professional relationships while developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the maintenance of safety, security, and confidentiality standards through your professional behaviour.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Essential: A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Essential: Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Essential: Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Essential: Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
- Essential: NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area, or equivalent or higher recognised qualification.
- Desirable: Experience in care or support work.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes, such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses