Night Support Worker

Location

Bury, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

Post Title: Rapid Response Support Worker (nights)

Team: Rapid response Team

Within Bury Adult Services we are seeking to employ a Night Support Worker to work in the Rapid Response Team.

Working for the Rapid Response Team is very rewarding career, as you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. There will be an induction and training plan in place.

The Rapid Response Service is a community based short term service that supports customers including those with complex needs who are in crisis and require urgent, short-term support.

You will support customers in daily living tasks including personal care, and in the use of aids and personal equipment. Working as part of a small team, you will encourage and motivate customers and assist them to build their confidence and achieve their personal goals.

Normal hours of work are 20 hours per week, Friday and Saturday nights. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis

Our service operates 24/7 365 days a year. You will be expected to work on a rota which can be discussed upon selection.

The shift is 8pm till 6am (subject to change if service needs require it)

You must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle along with the relevant business insurance.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people,  promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and. and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Ruth Heywood on 0161 253 5870 or Nicola Withers 0161 253 6267

Interviews will be held on to be confirmed.

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Salary

£13.13k per annum