Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Do you want to be part of a unique community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our care team at Camphill Milton Keynes, a community supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity that provides unique, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. The council rates Camphill 'Excellent', and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
Purpose:
1. To ensure residents receive high-quality care and support during night hours in accordance with their assessed needs.
2. To encourage and support the values and ways of working of Camphill Milton Keynes Communities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure residents experience a safe, healthy and purposeful environment, in accordance with CMKC policies and procedures, statutory requirements and residents’ individual Support Plans.
* Support residents in making their own decisions and informed choices and assist them in promoting and maintaining their independence.
* Ensure information communicated to residents is accessible to them.
* Support residents with their personal care, toileting and mobility needs including, where required, support with moving and handling and the use of mobility aids and equipment.
* Monitor and respond to medical or health needs and, when authorised, administer medication safely and support therapeutic aims in accordance with Camphill MK’s policies and procedures.
* Prepare healthy snacks and drinks with and for residents as directed in the Support Plan.
* Provide social and emotional support and appropriate intervention for distressed residents.
* Make and change beds and tidy bedrooms, launder bedding and towels of residents to a high standard in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.
* Support residents to maintain their tenancy and look after their home which they share with other people, e.g. complete domestic tasks and maintain a clean and safe home environment.
* Maintain accurate residents’ daily reports; care, support and health monitoring and assessment documents; accident and incident reports; health and safety records, and communication systems clearly, accurately and timely.
* Ensure additional administrative systems and processes are maintained as requested by the House Coordinator or Care and Support Manager.
* Support people to maintain regular contacts with their own families and/or other significant individuals according to the person’s wishes.
* Liaise with other agencies and colleagues as required, i.e. emergency services, on-call staff etc.
* Work unsupervised and take appropriate responsibility for the proper running of the shift.
* Ensure the security of the service during night hours.
* Ensure residents are aware of CMKC’s safeguarding adults’ procedures, comments and complaints procedures; document and report any incidents, accidents or complaints accordingly.
Staff training and personal development:
* Participate in supervision and staff appraisal.
* Attend staff meetings when required.
* Participate in on-going in-house and external professional and personal development activities.
General:
* Flexible and person-centered approach to work as you will be required to work a rota, which includes nights, weekends, and Bank holidays.
* Work cooperatively as a member of a staff team, building a professional working relationships with residents, colleagues, volunteers and relevant professionals.
* Promote equality of opportunity, a respect for diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
* Represent CMKC in a positive and professional manner.
* Maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times
* Adhere to all CMKC policy and procedure.
* Comply with CMKC and Adult Social Care Workers Code of Conduct.
* Attend internal and external meetings, as required.
* To provide cover in other CMKC houses/services as required.
* To participate in trainings, meetings, personal development.
* Where required and authorised, to drive the company vehicles and to participate in ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of any such vehicles.
* Where required, be responsible for the maintenance and use of equipment within the service.
* To work in accordance with CMKC mission statement and statement of values.
* Undertake any other ad hoc Community development projects that may be required.
What We Offer:
* A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
o Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
o Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long-service
o Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
o Generous training and professional development opportunities
o On-site free parking
o 15% Discount in our Café/shop for food and Camphill products
o Free counselling service via a helpline
o Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in helping create a transformative living environment for adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for this role to recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with ourMission and Vision Statement.
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Please Note: we review applications frequently and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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