Join Our Compassionate Team as a Waking Night Support Worker!
Are you someone who believes that kindness can light up the darkest hours? Do you have a heart full of compassion and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others? If so, we invite you to be a part of our team as a Waking Night Support Worker in Arbury, Cambridgeshire.
- Part time – 24 hours per week.
- Shift - 8pm – 8am
- Full UK driving licence with own car essential.
- £12.00 per hour
About Us:
We are a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional support to one gentleman in his own home. Our values of courage, Integrity, and respect guide everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
About the Role:
As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing overnight care and support to a gentleman in Arbury. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing companionship and emotional support during the night.
- Assisting with personal care tasks with empathy and sensitivity.
- Keeping a watchful eye on individuals throughout the night, monitoring their well-being, and promptly responding to any issues or emergencies that may arise.
- Maintaining a safe and comfortable environment throughout the night.
- Administering medications as prescribed, following proper protocols and ensuring individuals receive their medications on time.
- Providing updates and exchanging information with other team members, including day staff, healthcare professionals, and supervisors, to ensure continuity of support.
Requirements:
- A compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine desire to support others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential.
- Availability to work waking night shifts is required, with flexibility to work daytime shifts during the training and induction period.
- Must understand that this is a flexible position and In the future, you must be able to work across two or three different locations in Cambridgeshire.
Benefits:
- If you refer a friend to us and if they’re successfully employed, you’ll receive a £500 bonus.
- We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
- Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, gym membership and mobile phone tariffs.
- We care about our colleagues and are passionate about our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme – 5 years in a row!
If you are someone who believes in the power of compassion and empathy, and you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our compassionate team as a Waking Night Support Worker in Arbury, Cambridgeshire.
To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact us at 0300 303 9150.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Other important information:
- Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
- We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- As disability confident leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 if you require adjustments.
- British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all our recruitment communications.
