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Brand
Brand
Achieve together
Role type
Support Worker
Location
Burnham-on-Sea
Closing date
23/07/2021
Description

New to care or experienced?  

Join us as a Waking Night Support Worker at Holly Tree Cottage in Berrow which is a is a 6 bedroom residential specialist service providing support for adults aged 18-35 with Autism, Learning disabilities , complex epilepsy.  

Located just a short walk from Burnham on Sea town centre, the beach, shops, restaurants, parks and a 5-minute drive from the M5 motorway, Holly Tree Cottage provides excellent links to the local community.  The nearest train station is in Highbridge which is 2 miles away.  

Location: Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8  

Permanent, full time positions available  

£21,905 per annum based on 42 hours per week.  

Additional Information: Shift work which will include weekend working. We are also recruiting for 36 hour contracted waking night positions at Apple Tree House and Kaye Lodge

Your new job:  

Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.  

You will be working as part of a friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults with a range of physical, mental and learning disabilities. As a Waking Night Support Worker you will play a vital part in providing the people we support with care and be able to profoundly improve their quality of life. You willassist people who are unable to live independently by offering them the practical help they need, as well as emotional support.  

This will include:  

  • Remaining awake throughout the night to ensure the safety of the people we support 
  • Monitoring any concerns in relation to disturbed sleep patterns and follow relevant support plans designed to promote sleep and wellbeing 
  • Cleaning, stock control, administering and recording medication   
  • Complying with health and safety requirements and ensuring the environment at night is safe  

Why not head over to our website and read some of the fantastic success stories shared by people we support https://www.achievetogether.co.uk/category/success-stories/  

You!   

You do not need to have experience to be a Waking Night Support Worker, although a basic level of English and Maths is required. We employ our Waking Night Support Workers based on their values.  

You will be: 

  • Patient  
  • Understanding 
  • Respectful  
  • Caring & compassionate  
  • Considerate  
  • Reliable and responsible 

Our team members come from all walks of life, including: Retail, Hospitality, Warehouse, Security, Ex Forces, Sales, Administration, NHS, Social Care, Mental Health, Waking Night Care Assistant, Outreach, Domiciliary Care, Health Carer and Residential Care.  

Your rewards include:  

  • Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances*  
  • Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions  
  • Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £250 per referral*  
  • 28 days holiday (Incl: Bank Holidays) 
  • Free structured and supported 12-week induction to get you off to a flying start!  
  • Personal online Learning and Development portal  
  • Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme                             
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for help with financial, physical and mental wellbeing  
  • Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits  
  • Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund  
  • Recognition and Reward Schemes including Long Service, Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards 

Or maybe it’s receiving the biggest smile from the person you support when they achieve a goal they never thought possible, and a heartfelt letter of thanks from their loved ones! 

*Subject to current Terms & Conditions 

Your new employer 

Achieve together – Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People   

Our growing organisation has over 25 years of expertise, and our team of expert practitioners are proud to deliver high-quality support across England and Wales. We offer the support and stability of a successful organisation with the homely family feel in each setting which is underpinned by our values:  

Being Brave...we are resourceful, open-minded & creative  

Having Fun...we are present, engaged and communicate and connect  

Making things happen...we are reliable, trustworthy and take ownership  

Valuing everyone...we are good with people and emotionally intelligent  

Protecting you:    

We are committed to supporting our team members and take every precaution to ensure robust infection control procedures are followed and that they decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Once a Waking Night Support Worker you will be provided with full PPE, inclusive of hand sanitiser, masks, gloves, apron and shoe covers (where appropriate) and all the appropriate training to keep you and those around you safe.  

Please be advised that COVID-19 vaccinations are a mandatory requirement within our organisation, and you will need to provide evidence that you have been vaccinated prior to being offered a start date with us. 

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will hold "Keyworker" status: and will be permitted to book your vaccination through the national booking service on presentation of an offer letter or contract of employment. 

Does this sound like the career for you? If so, apply now and start your journey with us.  

Want to know more? 

Call David on 07921387404 or email us at vacancysw@achievetogether.co.uk    

We at Achieve together treat everyone equally with dignity and respect. We believe in the strength and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce and recognise the positive contribution all employees bring regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. 

We value the unique talents of every individual and work together to help everyone achieve their full potential by providing equality of opportunity to our team members, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 

Achieve together vacancies are excluded from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which means that for certain types of employment it is lawful to reject a person for employment on the grounds of a spent conviction. When making an application, job applicants are obliged to disclose all convictions, whether or not they are spent. 


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