Residential & Respite Support Worker

Location:
Prestatyn and Denbigh Property, North Wales

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

• Have been in employment within the past 12 months.

• Be willing to work both day and overnight shifts.

• Be seeking work of up to 25 hours per week.

• Be willing and able to commute between our Prestatyn and Denbigh services.

We are recruiting caring, reliable and responsible individuals to join our residential and respite care teams.

£13.20ph and sleep in rate £78 for 11pm - 7am

Shifts - 10:30am - 11am next day 23.5 hours shift including sleep in - 2 shifts per week

As a Residential and Respite Support Worker
, you will provide practical, person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, complex health conditions and additional support needs.

Our residential service in Denbigh provides a permanent home where individuals receive support with everyday living, personal care, maintaining relationships, developing independence and participating in meaningful activities.

Our respite services provide planned short breaks for individuals who require support away from their usual home environment. Staff help individuals settle into their surroundings, maintain familiar routines, access activities and receive care that reflects their individual needs.

The role involves working across day shifts, night shifts & waking night shifts, providing care, supervision and support throughout the day and night.

During waking night shifts, staff must remain awake and alert throughout their shift. Responsibilities include responding to individuals' needs, providing personal care, supporting medication administration where required, completing appropriate welfare checks and monitoring wellbeing in accordance with individual care plans and risk assessments.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, reporting concerns, responding appropriately to emergencies and ensuring effective handovers between day and night staff.

The role requires patience, good observation skills, professional judgement and the ability to adapt your approach to each individual's needs.

• Provide personal care, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and personal hygiene.

• Support individuals with meals, nutrition, hydration and everyday household activities.

• Assist with medication in accordance with individual care plans, training, competency assessments and organisational procedures.

• Support individuals with mobility, transfers and moving and handling, using appropriate equipment where required.

• Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and additional communication or behavioural needs.

• Encourage independence and support individuals to develop and maintain everyday living skills.

• Plan and participate in meaningful activities, outings and community opportunities based on individual interests and preferences.

• Support individuals to maintain relationships with family, friends and others important to them.

• Help individuals attending respite feel comfortable, supported and familiar with their surroundings.

• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable living environment, supporting individuals to participate in household routines according to their abilities.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in an individual's health, behaviour, presentation or wellbeing.

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and agreed support strategies.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records using our electronic care management system.

• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, management and other professionals.

• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and respect for each individual's dignity, privacy and choices.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency and continuity of care.

• Complete appropriate night-time monitoring and welfare checks in accordance with individual care plans.

• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and changes in individuals' needs, escalating concerns to senior staff or management as required.

• Provide clear and accurate handovers between shifts.

Our residential and respite services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week
, providing support according to the needs of the individuals using our services.

Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, which may include:

• Day…