Night Support Worker - NKDSS Supported Living

We are a 24/7 supported living service, looking for a caring Night Support Worker to join our team at North Kirklees. We run three buildings, one based in Mirfield (The Mews), one in Heckmondwike (Brighton Court) and the other in Cleckheaton (Wilton Court).

This service supports adults who have a learning disability and/ or physical health or communication needs to be independent, in their own homes in a supported setting.

We work on a10 week rolling rota to cover the service.

The role consists of supporting and assisting adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and challenging behaviour. This will include helping them with their personal development including helping them to gain control of practical living skills such as preparing meals, doing laundry, maintaining their personal hygiene.

You will work shifts on a 7 day rota system including weekends and Public Holidays.

Earliest start will be 10pm and latest finish will be 7am.

There will be some cleaning duties and admin tasks as this is a Waking Night post.

It is essential that you have a high level of understanding of Adult Social Care.

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional training and development and possess a basic awareness of both health and safety issues and food hygiene.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Please note that this role does not meet the current requirements for sponsorship. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have the right to work in the UK and for checking whether they meet the relevant immigration requirements before applying.

Lauren Davies is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any supportcompleting an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:jobs@kirklees.gov.ukor phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

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