Waken Night Support Practitioner - Ardrossan, United Kingdom - Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland

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Ardrossan, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you looking for a role where you have more hours throughout the day to spend with family and friends Maybe you are looking to reduce your commute time or need extra time to pursue further education opportunities

If so, join us today to become a Waking Night Support Practitioner.

About the Role:

‪This is a Waking Night Support role based within the
Salcoats area. You will play a key role in providing tailored support to individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities.

As part of this role, you would be required to work as part of a dedicated night support team, ensuring the appropriate support is given in line with risk assessments and support plans whilst also carrying out a few critical allocated tasks, such as:

Carry out "keeping safe checks" at regular intervals to ensure the person we support is safe and comfortable.
Ensure that her environment is clean and sanitary.
Supporting with morning and night routines.
You will keep written records, using IT systems as required, including but not limited to updating support plans, incident logs and health and safety records.
Creating a calm therapeutic environment for the people we support.
Helping the people we support with aspects of daily living, including personal care, feeding, meal preparation and medication assistance.

Shift patterns will be 2000hrs - 0800hrs. Full training and induction before starting is provided, along with work shadowing. You will be joining an established team who are friendly and welcoming.

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are sensitive to people's needs and proactive in supporting people to lead active lives.

You will have a good understanding of the need to support people to stay healthy and safe, while being comfortable at managing risk accordingly.

You will use the best of your personality and skills every day.

From supporting people to enjoy their favourite activities to enabling people to live independently, you will make a real difference.

This role could be for you if:

You have a great work ethic and can work using your own initiative
You are enthusiastic about helping people we support achieve their goals in life
You have excellent communication skills
You are professional and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner
You are patient and understanding
You are eager to learn and develop your skills in any training provided
You have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide
Driver (Desirable)

Working for us:

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

We have immediate opportunities available
Flexible working arrangements and familyfriendly policies
Generous annual leave entitlement 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)

- £500 retention bonus after 6 months