Senior Waking Night SEN Care Support

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Company Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

We are looking for two Senior Waking Night SEN Care Support to work with and support our Waking night support team.

To line manage a team of Waking Night Support Workers across campus providing care for our students within the college. You will work in conjunction with another Waking Night Senior SEN Support worker post holder to ensure 7 nights are covered each week, term time only. This role will be on either a three or fours night consecutive contract. You will should develop the team ensuring they are delivering a high level of care and support whilst maintaining safety standards at all times in line with Henshaws policies. This role includes covering staff breaks and addressing any emergencies or issues that arise during the night.

Salary: £14.14 per hour weekdays/£15.64 per hour weekends

Hours/Nights: Three or four nights per week

Weeks: 38

Holiday: 6.78

Closing Date: 14th July 2024 - 12 noon

Interviews W/C 15th July 2024

For more information please read the full job description.

Internal applicants please complete an 'Expression of Interest' details your skills and qualifications that fit this role and email to [email protected]

External applicants please complete an application form.

Requirements

Willingness to support students with any personal care requirements as needed, in a way that promotes their dignity and wellbeing.

Experience of mentoring/inducting/line managing Care staff in their roles

Hold Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and willing to complete diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care within 2 years of employment

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department on 01423 814510.

Registered Charity No: 221888

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Waking Night Senior Care Job Description and Personal specification.docx