Care Worker Waking Nights

Job Description

We have an opportunity available for a Care Worker – Waking Nights to join us based in Liverpool. The role is a full, time permanentposition and in return, we are offering a competitive rate of £8.72 (start) - £9.50 per hour dependent on qualifications and complexity of role.L’Arche is an expanding, vibrant community charity which supports people with Learning Disabilities. We provide high quality, person-centred, individually tailored care and support. In a world that values winning and coming first, LArche Communities are places where people can discover who they are - not just what they can do.Benefits of becoming ourCare Worker – Waking Nights include:- 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) given in the first year, rising to 33 days in the second year- Essential Medical care courses (where required).- Guaranteed Contracted Hours + Paid Over Time- Travel time and mileage paid between sites- A Full two weeks paid Induction &Shadowing & training- Excellent employee support and benefits- Child care vouchers- DBS paid for- QCF Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care supported- Career progression and personal development opportunities- Employee assistance programmeWe are looking for a Care Worker – Waking Nights who is passionate about working with People with Learning Disabilities. We want people who are honest, have integrity, are hardworking, promote dignity, respect and equality who have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, ability and willingness to work in a busy environment.We want people who will work and live in accordance with the values of LArche where each person is valued and encouraged to build relationships with one another and to develop their own potential for growth.Key duties and responsibilities of our Care Worker – Waking Nights:- Providing help with all aspects of personal care including PEG, Catheter, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and Dementia.- General housekeeping e.g. cooking if required domestic duties etc.- Providing support with all aspects of end of life care.- Monitoring progress and recording notes on daily record sheets relating to each visit- To empathise and actively listen in a sensitive manner accessing appropriate additional support where necessary- To support Service Users to access appropriate health care provision as required- Adhere to regulatory standards- Able to work any waking night shift from 10pm – 10am / 8pm – 8am including bank holidays, weekends and so on.- Available for planned daytime supervisions, meeting and training as requiredWhat we are looking for in our ideal Care Worker – Waking Nights: - Minimum of 6mths (12 months preferred) of experience in working with adults who have learning/multiple disabilities living in the community or experience of working within a Nursing Home or Hospital setting and/or busy environment of care provider.- An understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities who are vulnerable within society.- A positive ‘can do’ Attitude, ability and willingness to work in stressful busy environment.- Physically fit and able to undertake safe manual handling practices- Good verbal and written communication skills.- Able to liaise with day time staff and to give clear, concise and accurate handover information- Good telephone manner and good level of spoken English.- Observant and sensitive to a Service User’s needs.- Ability to liaise with outside agencies and other professionals when necessary.- Ability to work autonomously and productively as part of a team- Knowledge of food hygiene/manual handling/health & safety standards and practicesIf you would like to help facilitate and enable household members in creating a home and enabling them to maximise their independence, then we would like to hear from you. Please click ‘apply’ today to find out more about the role and be considered as our Care Worker – Waking Nights.L’Arche is an equal opportunities employer. A fully enhanced DBS check is essential for this role. Please note – if we receive a high volume of applications then we may close this advert early.