Waking Night Support Worker - Mental Health (24 - 36 hours)

Placed: 07/12/17
Region: Gloucestershire
Location: Cheltenham
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker in Cheltenham.

You will be working in a 14 bed home for adults with complex needs including offending backgrounds, mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, substance misuse and challenging behaviours. The home is part of a Christian charity and practices with a Christ- centred and person-centred ethos.

As Waking Night Support Worker you will support service users throughout the night, and will work alongside sleep-in staff. Duties will include:
Engaging in evening activities with service users, such as watching films and playing snooker
Personal care / prompting
Medication
Light housework
Health and safety and admin responsibilities
Preparations for the next day
Support with evening and morning routines

Shifts run from 8.30pm - 8.30am, on a 24 or 36 hour contract. Rota`s can be flexible, however some weekend working may be required.

Pay rate for this role is £8.28 per hour / £17,233 per annum pro rata (based on 40 hours).
Benefits including generous annual leave (20 days + Bank Holidays in Year 1, rising to 25 days in Year 2, and 30 days from Year 3 onwards) and free on site parking.

To apply for this role you will need previous experience in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour settings or in Criminal Justice.
You do not need to be of Christian faith (or any faith) however you must be happy to work within a Christian ethos.
We are looking for team players with a can-do attitude and a proactive, motivated approach.

Price / Salary: £17233/annum