Elderly & Dementia Night Support Worker - Mews

Job Details

Job Role: Elderly & Dementia Support Worker

Service: Heathside mews

Hours per week: 1 x 24 hours per week - Nights

Salary: £12.61 per hour (+ £1 per hour Night Enhancement)

Location: Penketh, Warrington

We support older people and people with dementia in our residential homes, Heathside and The Mews, either as a permanent new home or for short respite breaks. Heathside is our 37-bedroom residential home with a cozy and homely feel, and The Mews is our 25-bed home with a light, modern airy feel. Heathside and The Mews are just next door to one another and collaborate on many fun activities and outings, but each offers a different living experience to the residents.

You can read more about each home on our website.

One thing they have in common, though, is the high level of care provided. Our approach is entirely built around the people we support, and we don t believe in one-size-fits-all. Everyone we support is different, so we take the time to get to know them and create a bespoke support plan and personalise everything - even down to how they like their morning routine.

In this role, your days are as varied as the individuals you care for. At the heart of our approach is person-centered planning, tailoring support to meet the unique needs of each person in your care. Equipped with comprehensive training and the unwavering support of your team, you ll provide a wide range of assistance, from personal care, to being a friendly presence in their day, respecting their individuality, celebrating life histories and supporting people in doing what they enjoy.

Your dedication and compassionate care will create a sense of safety and comfort, empowering individuals to live their best lives.

As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following:

• Welcome Bonus:
  You ll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK
• Training and Development:
  We offer access to both in-house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you ll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate).
• Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP.
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes:
  We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
• Night Enhancement:
  An additional £1 per hour enhancement for all hours worked between 8pm and 8am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime.
• Free Meals:
  Available to all staff working 12-hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
• Refer a Friend:
  You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
• Christmas Enhancement (Double Time):
  Enjoy double-time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
• Ongoing Technological Advancements:
  Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and Rota apps, with full training provided.

Although previous experience would be great, it s not essential, as all training and qualifications are provided on the job!

At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You ll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague s unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are  you re driven to transform lives, you ll fit right in with us.

If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. Once you ve applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!

We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.