Waking Night Support Worker – Bristol Permanent NEW

Role Description
Waking Night Support Worker 
Location: Henbury, Bristol, BS10
Salary: up to £19,600 per year (pro rata) + Benefits 
Hours:  from 1 to 3 nights per week, flexible, permanent 
 
 • Develop professionally to achieve professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, at no cost to you!
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants, and activities, plus eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Please see below SeeAbility's extensive benefits and reward package
 
No experience necessary, we will provide training!
 
About us 
 
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.
Our homes each have their own welcoming and experienced team of Support Workers, Deputy’s and Managers who will assist you in your journey and help your professional development.

Who will you be supporting?

Bristol Support Service provides support for  young adults with a range of disabilities. We specialise in supporting and assisting people with sight loss and offer individual personalised support in our residence throughout the Henbury area. We aim to excel as a specialist provider of quality care and support, ensuring the people we support are at the heart of everything we do at Bristol Support Service.

About you

You will be looking for full-time or part-time role and happy to work on a rota basis, covering a combination of mornings, evenings and weekend support.

Although we welcome you if you've been a Care Assistant, Support Worker or equivalent, experience isn’t necessary. At SeeAbility, our values are of upmost importance to us, paired with a kind, caring and an enthusiastic approach. 

As a support worker you will:
Provide emotional support to individuals and their families.
Provide support for individuals, such as helping with household tasks, personal care and paperwork. 
Assisting with activities and accessing the local community
Support and monitor their healthcare needs, including administering medication, attending appointments and with training, completing health actions plans.If this, is you, then we would love to hear from you.  We are looking for people who embrace differences, promote inclusivity and value and respect one another.
 
Training and Development

At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you will be equipped with face-to-face training, e-learning and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.

Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and be supported in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5, which are funded by SeeAbility!

Our Benefits
Your extraordinary opportunities
•       Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career
•       Fully paid essential training
•       Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available
•       Annual excellence awards
•       Long service awards and recognition
•       Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
 
Your work-life balance
•       28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
•       Buy and sell up to 3 days annual leave
•       Life events – Time off when you need it most
•       Flexible working – We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation
 
Your money goes further
•       Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
•       Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
•       Save 10% on monthly bus travel
•       Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
•       Employer contributory pension scheme – Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
•       Refer a friend and receive £600
•       Paid DBS and renewals
•       Season ticket loans
•       Discounted mobile phone options
 
Your wellbeing counts
•       Life assurance of 2x annual salary
•       Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
•       Free eye care vouchers
•       Discounted gym membership
 
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