Brandon Trust is a charity supporting people with a learning disability, autism or both to live life in the way they choose. Enabling individuals to achieve their goals, which brings a sense of fulfilment, as well as an opportunity to develop your career. As a ‘waking nights support worker’ you’ll have a guaranteed number of hours work each week on a rolling rota. You’ll work nights/evenings, generally 9.15pm to 7.15am, covering four consecutive nights one week and three consecutive nights the next. There will also be occasional daytime working, for example to attend training courses. We have waking night contracts available in Weston-Super-Mare Benefits Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 - £12.01 per hour) Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate. On-going training and career development including professional qualifications Contributory Pension We cover the cost of DBS checks Rota&s are planned in advance Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings. Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership Successfully &recommend a friend& to join us and you&ll receive a thank-you payment Access to wellbeing helplines. Health Cash Plan You will: Have good communication skills Have a positive and patient approach Be resilient and respect people’s differences Be able to build professional relationships Work well as part of a team Your responsibilities: To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead To develop daily living skills. Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support. NS_BT
