Waking Night Support Worker Banbury

Role Description Waking Night Support Worker- Learning Disability and Autism Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.  Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Salary: £12.00 per hour + Benefits, Paid Induction, Overtime pay above 36 contracted hours Hours:  18 hours per week (2 nights per week including weekend -part time), 36 hours per week (4 nights per week including weekend- full time ) Shift Patterns:  9:45 pm – 7:15 am, Monday to Sunday  Employment Type:  Full time/ Part time, PermanentDo you have experience supporting people with Autism, challenging behaviour, and learning disabilities? Do you live in the local area and have the Right to Work in the UK?   If you have answered YES to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and be part of something extraordinary! As a waking night support worker your contribution will be invaluable. You’ll work as a team to provide support for people who have Autism and Learning Disabilities; As a waking night support worker, you will be part of an experienced staff team working within a busy and vibrant service where no two nights are the same. Waking Night Support worker duties include: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people you will take care of while staying awake. Being vigilant at all times as anything can happen any time while you are on shift. Ensuring the people, you will assist and their families, are treated with respect, dignity, and equality. To work in accordance with SeeAbility’s valuesYou’ll be part of a team that includes support from a positive behaviour support consultant. Your day-to-day management will come from an experienced, passionate leader who will work alongside you. Being passionate, creative and values led will really help you in achieving the small and bigger goals and outcomes that we all see as part of a safe, happy, healthy and empowering life. Who will you be supporting? ABCD* Has his own mobility car and enjoys getting out as much as possible. He attends the theatre regularly and enjoys concerts, music, and dancing. He is fluent in Italian and English and enjoys a good party. EFGH* is one of cheekiest people we support. He has a great sense of humour and a cheeky laugh to go with it and can be very affectionate asking for head massages and scratches, he loves sensory interaction. IJKL* Likes to refer to his bungalow as his NBC studio, he is the chief presenter, and some staff have their roles as writers and news readers. He enjoys ordering take away and going on holidays with our colleagues! MNOP* Is a very independent person who leads a busy lifestyle. He is very spiritual and enjoys regular sessions of Pilates and Yoga. He is a very sociable individual and is often making plans with his neighbours and planning events with staff. QRST* loves being out and about and goes out almost every day. He has regular activity days where he enjoys going to the cinema, swimming, and on the odd occasion trampolining. He enjoys music, having a good boogie! He loves eating out and having stories read to him. WXYZ* is a very quiet individual who always likes peace and quiet. He spends his days in his room watching the birds in his garden. He lives a very simple, tranquil life. 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. We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss, to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.   Safer Recruitment and Diversity SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining. SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. Our Benefits Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so everyone has access to a fantastic package of 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 futureYour work-life balance 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) Life events - Time off when you need it most Flexible working - We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisationYour 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 optionsYour wellbeing counts Life assurance of 2x annual salary Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support Free eye care vouchers Discounted gym membershipIf you want to make a difference too, join our team.   Training and Development At SeeAbility, we fully support our Support Workers 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! Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today. Safer Recruitment and Diversity SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining. SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. #MadeWithCare