Job summary We're on the lookout for someone with great resilience to become a valuable part of our team. The successful candidate will be supporting our wonderful students during the night this may include providing medications, supporting personal care where needed or just making them feel comfortable. As part of the Residential Student Support Team, you will bevital in helping our studentsto get the most out living away from home in a safe and supportive environment. You will also be responsible for carrying out any checks required for individual students in a professional and timely fashion throughout the night. It is vital that you accurately record and report students needs and progress throughout the night. We know working with care can bring unsociable hours and regular changing Rota's, so at Henshaws we offer our staff a fixed Rota This allows our staff to fit work around life and not life around work. Salary: £13.21 weekdays/£14.71 weekends Hours: Full & Part time available Weeks: 52 and 38 week contracts Holiday: 5 weeks plus 10 days for 52 week contracts and 6.78 weeks for 38 week contracts Main duties of the job As part of the Residential Student Support Team, the Waking Night SEN Care Support Worker performs a very important role in helping our students to get the most out living away from home in a safe and supportive environment. In the house you would be required to help and support our students with their personal care needs which may include washing, dressing, toileting, feeding and any other intimate care assistance. This would be identified in the students Care Plan. You will also be responsible for carrying out any checks required for individual students in a professional and timely fashion throughout the night. It is vital that you accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress. You will need to learn and fully understand the Colleges core purpose and values and ensure that everything you do reflects these values. You will work on a fixed rota, however this may change to accommodate the needs of the service but we would discuss this with you before any changes took place. Night shifts start at 21.45 and finish at 07.45. About us Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.21 an hour £14.71 W/E Nights. Overtime £14.71 WD nights/£15.99 WE. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number B0586-25-0002 Job locations Bogs Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4ED Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a team of staff across campus providing care and learning support for our students within the college, enthusiastically encouraging them to develop their independence, and living skills with a focus on quality of life. Some of our students may be diagnosed as having a severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities. They may also have physical and sensory impairments, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and display behaviours of concern. Due to the complex needs the learners may have a high level of personal care and clinical needs which need to be met sensitively and professionally in line with rigorous policies. Key responsibilities: As part of the Residential Student Support Team, the Waking Night SEN Care Support Worker performs a very important role in helping our students to get the most out living away from home in a safe and supportive environment. In the house you would be required to help and support our students with their personal care needs which may include washing, dressing, toileting, feeding and any other intimate care assistance. This would be identified in the students Care Plan. You will also be responsible for carrying out any checks required for individual students in a professional and timely fashion throughout the night. It is vital that you accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress. You will need to learn and fully understand the Colleges core purpose and values and ensure that everything you do reflects these values. You will work on a fixed rota, however this may change to accommodate the needs of the service but we would discuss this with you before any changes took place. Night shifts start at 21.45 and finish at 07.45. You will be required to attend training some of which may take place outside your normal rotad hours. This will be discussed with you and payment may be made when it is not possible to do this training within your normal number of contracted hours. Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a team of staff across campus providing care and learning support for our students within the college, enthusiastically encouraging them to develop their independence, and living skills with a focus on quality of life. Some of our students may be diagnosed as having a severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities. They may also have physical and sensory impairments, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) and display behaviours of concern. Due to the complex needs the learners may have a high level of personal care and clinical needs which need to be met sensitively and professionally in line with rigorous policies. Key responsibilities: As part of the Residential Student Support Team, the Waking Night SEN Care Support Worker performs a very important role in helping our students to get the most out living away from home in a safe and supportive environment. In the house you would be required to help and support our students with their personal care needs which may include washing, dressing, toileting, feeding and any other intimate care assistance. This would be identified in the students Care Plan. You will also be responsible for carrying out any checks required for individual students in a professional and timely fashion throughout the night. It is vital that you accurately and appropriately record and report students needs and progress. You will need to learn and fully understand the Colleges core purpose and values and ensure that everything you do reflects these values. You will work on a fixed rota, however this may change to accommodate the needs of the service but we would discuss this with you before any changes took place. Night shifts start at 21.45 and finish at 07.45. You will be required to attend training some of which may take place outside your normal rotad hours. This will be discussed with you and payment may be made when it is not possible to do this training within your normal number of contracted hours. Person Specification Experience Essential Willingness to assist students with any personal care requirements as needed Willingness to support students in a way that promotes their independence and deEnthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to our client groupvelopment The ability to keep calm under pressure Qualifications Essential Hold Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Willingness to complete diploma in Health & Social Care within 2 years of employment. Willingness to work towards Care Certificate within first 6 months of employment. Good standard of literacy and numeracy Person Specification Experience Essential Willingness to assist students with any personal care requirements as needed Willingness to support students in a way that promotes their independence and deEnthusiastic, respectful and sensitive attitude to our client groupvelopment The ability to keep calm under pressure Qualifications Essential Hold Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Willingness to complete diploma in Health & Social Care within 2 years of employment. Willingness to work towards Care Certificate within first 6 months of employment. Good standard of literacy and numeracy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Henshaws Specialist College Address Bogs Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4ED Employer's website https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)