Twilight Support Worker

£11.72 per hour, rising to £12.17 per hour after a successful 6 month probationary period

(Hourly rate for hours worked between 10pm and 12am will be £12.22 – £12.67 ph)

Summary of role

The key purpose of the role is to provide excellent support to people with disabilities whilst respecting their preferences and choices, enabling them to participate in their community as valued citizens.
The post holder will need to be flexible and responsive to change.  The position is likely to involve working a range of evenings & weekends on a rota basis.

We are looking for:

·        Supportive and caring individuals to promote independence & choice, help people achieve their personal outcomes and develop new skills through person centred planning.

·        Confident individuals to support people through physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with individual care plans, respecting dignity and preferences.

·        An organised individual to assist people to access mainstream and specialist services and agencies that promote their health and wellbeing.

·        An effective communicator who can share information as appropriate whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection requirements in line with policy.

·        Someone with a positive attitude, who can demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and a willingness to develop new skills.

About Us

The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff in our expanding Service Continuum.  We have been in operation for 45 years and are a not for profit Charity which means every penny gets reinvested into our staff and clients.

Benefits:

·        Full e-learning training provided including the opportunity for professional qualifications.

·        Double pay for bank holidays.

·        Enhanced overtime rate.

·        Birthday leave.

·        Company pension scheme.

·        Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·        Additional Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.

·        Annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.

·        Training & Attendance Bonuses.

·        20% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.

·        Cash staff referral scheme.

·        Free Will Writing service.

·        Cycle to work scheme.

How to apply:

Email your CV now or complete an application via our website.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Shifts from 6pm - 12am over 7 days, with alternate weekends off.