Job summary Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. We're on the lookout for someone withgreat resilienceto become a valuable part of our team. The successful candidate will be supporting our wonderful students during the night this may includeproviding medications, supporting personal carewhere needed or just making them feel comfortable. Main duties of the job 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 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 01 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.21 to £14.71 an hour Over-time paid at an enhanced rate. Payrise on 1st April Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0586-25-0011 Job locations Bogs Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 4ED Job description Job responsibilities Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. We're on the lookout for someone withgreat resilienceto become a valuable part of our team. The successful candidate will be supporting our wonderful students during the night this may includeproviding medications, supporting personal carewhere 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 Job description Job responsibilities Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. We're on the lookout for someone withgreat resilienceto become a valuable part of our team. The successful candidate will be supporting our wonderful students during the night this may includeproviding medications, supporting personal carewhere 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care with willingness to work towards Level 3 Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care with willingness to work towards Level 3 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)