Night Support Worker (Poplars)

Hollybank Trust

  • West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
Role: Night Support Worker (Waking nights)Location: Poplars, WF14 0DQSalary: £12.91/hrHours: 37.5hrs per week. Typical shifts would be 8pm - 8:30am or 7pm - 7:30amAt Hollybank Trust we believe in providing high-quality, person-centred care to the adults and young people we support. Our dedicated residential teams work with our therapists, enrichment team, and clinical team to ensure that we provide quality of life, for life.As a night support worker in Poplars, you will provide support with personal care, eating and drinking, and a range of relaxing activities for young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex needs. No two nights will ever be the same, and you will learn something new on every shift.All training will be given, and you do not need to be a driver to apply for this role. Please note, all of our shifts are waking nights.What we look for from our staff:
  • Confidence - Suggesting new ways of working, not being afraid to ask questions, challenging poor practice when you see it.
  • Curiosity - Not seeing any lack of experience as a barrier, asking why we do things in the way we do them, and looking for ways to learn and develop.
  • Happiness - Being a reliable and positive person, being outgoing and vibrant, and enjoying the work you do.
  • Kindness - Putting the adults first and working in a person-centred way, supporting your colleagues, and looking after yourself!
What we offer:
  • A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
  • An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.
  • A comprehensive employee assistance program, including support for mental health, a company sick pay scheme, and a life insurance benefit.
  • A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment.
  • Training & Development opportunities to support your development.
  • A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.
Key Role Responsibilities:Resource ManagementTo identify, assess and report resource requirements to Senior Night Team to ensure that adequate levels of stock and equipment are available as required. To report any concerns at handover.Personal DevelopmentTo continually seek development opportunities in order to improve personal performance.To fully participate in regular team meetings, personal supervisions and reviews with supervisor in line with Trust and industry regulations.Development of autonomyTo establish and maintain relationships with residents which will complement and contribute to their care programmes and create a safe living environment.CommunicationTo effectively communicate across different mediums: verbal, written and electronic.To ensure handover is completed with the next shift to ensure effective communication channels and working practices are maintained.To communicate and offer choice and independence to the resident throughout all aspects of care whilst fully adhering to the Mental Capacity Act. Use appropriate interactions for both verbal and non-verbal communicating residents, enabling residents to utilise their maximum abilities to make personal choices.Ensure effective communication with all relevant personnelNutritional NeedsTo support residents to meet dietary requirements by utilising the appropriate feeding method, monitoring and encouraging food and fluid intake, giving the individual choice, independence and monitoring and communicating any concerns.To oversee preparation of food for the residents where required, following basic hygiene guidelines, ensuring residents are involved and given as much independence and choice as possible.Personal CareTo assist residents where required with all areas of personal hygiene, including continence management, bathing and dressing whilst following the Care Plan at all times. Ensure that the highest levels of comfort, privacy and dignity are maintained for the individual.To maintain a code of cleanliness and sanitation as outlined by the Trust infection control proceduresBehaviour ManagementTo manage behaviour whilst adhering to the care plans set out for individuals in line with current behaviour plans.To ensure behaviour management plans meet requirements and feedback as appropriate..MedicationTo coordinate and administer medication and gastro feeds in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.Moving and HandlingTo implement correct lifting and handling techniques in order to ensure the safety and comfort of residents, whilst ensuring that Trust guidelines are adhered to and correct equipment is used where appropriate.Postural ManagementTo follow physiotherapy postural guidelines in order to prevent deterioration and to maintain each individual’s physical condition.Environment and PropertyTo ensure that the physical environment is safe and tidy, so that residents are comfortable and their property is secure in their own homes. Includes ensuring that all bedrooms and communal areas are clean and tidy and any maintenance issues are reported accordingly.DocumentationTo accurately document all necessary tasks on the required documentation (Kardex, Care Plans, MAR Sheets) in a timely manner, including further communications with other members of the team where necessary on essential aspects.To record all incidents electronically in an accurate and timely manner.SafeguardingTo adhere to and follow the Trust’s Safeguarding procedures in order to protect the safety and privacy of all service users.ConfidentialityIn line with the Data Protection Act you will see the use and safe sharing of information as part of their responsibility. You will ensure you work in line with our data protection and information governance policies and procedures protecting and respecting the privacy of our children, young people and adults.Flexibility & TimekeepingTo carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the service and to be flexible at the start and end of shifts to alleviate any pressure situations.Competency Behaviours & AttitudePersonal EffectivenessTo deliver high-quality services that make a real difference to the service users you work with, and take personal responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of others.Working TogetherTo work in a collaborative way, developing and maintaining positive relationships and treating people with empathy and respect.Positive AttitudeTo support and encourage positive changes and new ideas by working with our service users to meet their needs and by embracing new ways of working to enhance what we do.Developing Self and OthersTo be effective at developing yourself and others and communicate well.General AttitudeTo act as a professional and positive ambassador for Hollybank Trust in order to support the Trust’s mission and profile.To find out more, please contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01924490833 orUnfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy. Hollybank will pay for the DBS check. If the candidate leaves voluntarily in their first 12 months, £58.50 will be deducted from their final salary payment.PLEASE NOTE WE PRIMARILY COMMUNICATE VIA EMAILWe want people from underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBTQIA+) communities to succeed at Hollybank Trust and our policies and procedures ensure that this can happen. Click to find out more about our approach to equality and diversity.Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

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