Night Support Worker – Orchard Manor

Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: £8.95ph to £10.00ph (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked

Hours: 4 week rota pattern – average 40 hours per week.

Aurora Orchard Manor

We are currently looking for a Night Support Worker in Meldreth (South Cambridgeshire / North Hertfordshire boarder Nr Royston), where our Aurora Orchard Manor offers a supportive living and learning environment for young adults who have severe and profound learning difficulties and is one of the few services in the country that is also able to support those with complex health needs and associated difficulties.

Orchard Manor provides a transitional opportunity for individuals to move from education into adulthood with a focus on person-centred programmes to promote independence.

We work with people with multiple disabilities who may have sensory and physical impairments who benefit from our specialist facilities that have been designed to meet their needs.

Key responsibilities and duties:
Provide the highest level of care for our young adults

Assist with getting them ready for bed which includes washing and changing

Encouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible

Checking on them all throughout the night and dealing with any incidents that may occur

Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times

This is a waking night position; so in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher, laundry and keeping the environment tidy).

In the morning you’ll then assist with supporting our young adults to get up, washed and dressed, ready for the day.

The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our young adults to become more autonomous.

Experience:
It is a tough yet totally rewarding role. Ultimately, we are looking for people with a passion to build relationships and positively change the lives of the young adults that we work with. So, whilst previous experience would be highly beneficial; it’s not essential. What’s more important to us is that you can demonstrate the right attitude to make a difference.

What’s on offer:
Full training and continued support

Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in HSC which will be funded by us!

Part time hours available if required

Health cash back plan

Car lease scheme

Bike to work scheme

30 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance and pension

Perk box

Free parking

Qualities of a successful candidate:
Willingness to work towards achieving Level 3 Diploma HSC (funded by us).

Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile

Exceptional communication skills and patience

Resilient with a robust and positive nature

Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults

Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend

How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please visit our careers place www.auroragroupcareers.com or more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / [email protected]

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care

The Aurora Group is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer