Support Worker - Nights

Role Responsibility

Meadowside Adult Short Break service offers overnight short breaks for people with learning disabilities, associated conditions and complex medical health needs from the age of sixteen upwards.   

We are seeking a Night Support Worker for 37 hours per week; hours are negotiable, part time hours available to join our team to provide a nurturing and safe environment which will promote the emotional and physical well-being of people. Individuals should be flexible in their approach, be able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for people.

You will work alongside the team to ensure the smooth running of the shift where people are provided with stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities. You will help to supervise and respond to each person to ensure their safety whilst providing them with the comfort, stimulation and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.

The role will involve working nights, every other weekend and some bank holidays. We also hold training weeks twice a year and you will be required to attend during the day.

You will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards achieving this within two years of employment.  You will also be expected to complete your Care Certificate if you do not already hold this.

You will have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and possess knowledge of safeguarding and adult protection. You must be able to take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance. In return, you will be provided with an ongoing programme of specialist training and be provided with regular supervision to enable you to confidently progress in your career.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process.

Please note you will be required to provide evidence of both vaccinations via Covid NHS passport to enable you to work at Meadowside, you will be required to provide evidence of this on the day of interview.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, please contact:-

Hannah Forward - Registered Manager on 01304 363445 or email hannah.forward@kent.gov.uk

or Jo Neiles - Service Coordinator on 01304 363445.

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.