Support Worker​/Night Shift; AWDO-P14354

Overview

Night Support Worker

A rewarding opportunity to provide overnight support within a supported housing homeless hostel environment, helping vulnerable adults feel safe, supported and respected while promoting independence, safeguarding and wellbeing.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Hostel Support Worker

SALARY: £26,610 per annum

LOCATION:

Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

Average 36.75 hours per week; four shifts on (20:30 to 08:00), four shifts off, including weekends and Bank Holidays

APPLY TODAY. Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

• Resident Support and Safeguarding:
  Providing person-centred overnight support and promoting residents’ rights and responsibilities
• Risk Assessment and Monitoring:
  Conducting room checks, completing risk assessments and responding appropriately to concerns
• Incident and Safeguarding Reporting:
  Following procedures accurately and reporting concerns without delay
• Building Safety and Security:
  Ensuring the safety of residents, staff and premises at all times
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  Completing building and equipment checks and maintaining life-saving equipment
• Emergency Response:
  Liaising with emergency services including fire, police and medical services
• Record Keeping and Handover:
  Maintaining accurate records and providing clear information for morning handovers
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with colleagues and supporting agency or new staff overnight

Essential

• Previous experience in a hostel, supported housing or similar care environment
• Working knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning
• Understanding of issues affecting vulnerable and homeless individuals
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts

Desirable

• A Level 2 qualification in Housing, Health and Social Care or a related subject
• Experience working with mental health, substance misuse or offending backgrounds
• Knowledge of health and safety within residential or supported housing settings
• IT literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check