Night Support Worker

Mencap ,
York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £9.30 per hour

Overview

Are you a night owl that enjoys working throughout the night? Do you want make a difference in the lives of other? If you are flexible, outgoing and enjoying helping others, Mencap could have the job for you We are currently looking for full time and part time Waking Nights Support Workers throughout the York area Interested? We want to hear from you TODAY interviews are taking place immediately . A night in the life of a Support Worker As a Waking Support Worker you will be working throughout the night ensuring that the people we support are safe and comfortable. You will provide outstanding care and dignified support when required. This will include: Personal care – Assisting with helping to go to use bathroom, showering and getting ready for bed. Hourly checks - You will check in throughout the night, ensuring that the people you are caring for are safe. Administering medications - keeping records of administration. Household chores - Laundry, Ironing and preparing meals and activities for the following day. Excellent communication skills - an ability to be able to adapt your manner in how you speak to make the information understood by all of the people that you will be supporting. Shift patterns The general shift patterns are 22:00 - 7:00 Please note these shift patterns may differ slightly throughout the services, nevertheless this would always be communicated in a timely manner. Ready to start your career with Mencap? Click “Apply” today. An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate, paid for by Mencap (T&Cs apply) This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89097302