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Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. This role is a unique opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker who would relish the opportunity for career development. This role includes both lone working and teamwork. You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.
Job Responsibility:
Support with medication, personal care, nutrition, and maintain a clean environment through laundry and housekeeping duties
Monitor service users during the night
Complete required documentation such as night checks, incident forms, and observation records
Provide support according to individualised care plans
Liaise with families and professionals
Participate in training and supervisions
Ensure policies and procedures are followed
Requirements:
Supporting service users with administration of medication (and keeping a record of medication administered)
Supporting with personal care needs and nutritional needs
Lone working with confidence and ability
Keeping the environment clean with laundry duties and ironing during the night
Delivering agreed support to Individuals at night based on personalised care plans
Completing night checks on Individuals and recording as required
Completing night reports and other relevant forms such as seizure forms, accident/incident forms, fridge/freezer temperature
Supporting with moving and handling requirements during the night
Completing daily observation sheets
Working with families and relevant professionals
Keeping service users safe and reporting any changes or health concerns
Attending training, participating in supervision sessions
Fully implementing policies and procedures of the organisation
Adhere to safeguarding rules and regulations
Monitor and maintain a safe working environment
Work as a positive team member
Behave in a professional manner at all times
Observe and uphold the promotion of equality of opportunity
Undertake appropriate professional development
Undertake any additional responsibilities as relevant to the role
Nice to have:
Energetic
Hard-working
Passionate about supporting others
What we offer:
Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
Paid DBS
Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts
30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours
Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff stores
Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’