Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for a Night Support Worker - Young Adults for one of their schools in Hertfordshire.

Please see details below for the full job advert:

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) + a night supplement of £25 per night shift worked PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Hours: 40 hours per week.

The role:

They are looking to recruit for a Night Support Worker.

Experience:

Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:

* Provide the highest level of care for our young adults

* Assist with getting them ready for bed which includes washing and changing

* Encouraging a healthy sleeping pattern where possible

* Checking on them all throughout the night and dealing with any incidents that may occur

* Ensuring that medical needs are met at all times

* This is a waking night position; so, in the quiet periods you will also be expected to get involved in some light housekeeping duties (such as loading the dishwasher, laundry and keeping the environment tidy).

* In the morning you’ll then assist with supporting our young adults to get up, washed and dressed, ready for the day.

* The key to this role will be your ability to communicate effectively, build trusting relationships and provide the support required to enable our young adults to become more autonomous.

Skills & Qualifications:

Successful candidate qualities:

* Willingness to learn and to go the extra mile

* No experience required.

* Ability to guide and encourage supportive independence when possible

* Exceptional communication skills and patience

* Resilient with a robust and positive nature

* Ability to be creative in meeting the needs of the young adults.

* Must be able to complete 2 weeks full time induction (Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm) plus 2-3 weeks shadowing on days shifts before starting night shifts

* Ability to work on a rota pattern which will include working every other weekend

What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

* * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service

* No experience required - Full training given and continued support

* Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!

* Part time hours available if required

* 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays

* Life assurance and pension

* Perk box - access to shopping discounts

* Car lease scheme

* Bike to work scheme

* Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

* Free parking

Blackstone Benefits:

Permanent jobs:

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now