Waking Night Support Worker (Female)
Vacancy Type: Permanent (Part-Time) & Full-Time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hawkhurst and surrounding area, Kent (TN18)
Rate: £16.20 per hour (Bank Holidays paid at time and a half)
About The Role
Would you like to broaden your knowledge, learn more about brain injury, and support someone to live life to the fullest? Whatever your background, if you are compassionate, reliable, and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.
Head First is recruiting Female Waking Night Support Workers to join the support team of a 61 year old gentleman with an acquired brain injury, living independently in Hawkhurst. He has a warm sense of humour, values the relationships he builds with his team, and is committed to remaining active and independent.
You will provide essential overnight support, including assistance with BiPAP non-invasive ventilation, personal care before bed, and light domestic tasks in the early morning.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s life, with full training provided.
Pay and Shifts
Shift Pattern: Waking nights, 21:30-07:30 (10 hour shifts)
Permanent Part-Time: 7 night shifts every 4 weeks
Maternity Cover Full-Time: 13 night shifts every 4 weeks
Rate: £16.20 per hour
Bank Holidays: Paid at time and a half
Key Responsibilities
- Provide waking night support, including monitoring and supporting the client with BiPAP non-invasive ventilation.
- Assist with personal care as the client prepares for bed.
- Support the client with light domestic tasks in the morning.
- Work as part of a fourAEUR weekly rolling rota.
- Flexibility to cover sickness, annual leave, and occasional shift extensions.
What We Offer
- Thorough induction and comprehensive training, including BiPAP training.
- Ongoing supervision and annual appraisal.Support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Enhanced DBS check provided.
- Comprehensive training for client-related needs.
Qualifications
- A caring, committed individual.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to undertake training.
- Previous experience helpful but not essential.
- Flexibility for occasional day/night cover.
Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
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