Support Worker - Nights Cheshire

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Padgate - Sankey Area (Warrington)

Hours: Ranging from 24 to 36 hours per week, including day, night, and waking nights.

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus £1.00 per night shift enhancement.

Our approach revolves around person‑centred planning, tailoring services to each individual’s needs. We are committed to positive outcomes for every person, celebrating milestones on their journey to personal growth. As a Support Worker, you will receive comprehensive training to provide a wide range of assistance, including personal care, behavioural support, fostering independence and confidence, and nurturing positive relationships through effective communication.

• Welcome Bonus:
  Receive £250 bonus – £50 after 4 weeks of service and £200 after completing 2 months. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK.
• Training and Development:
  Access to in‑house and accredited courses. We cover the cost of your qualification, plus a £150 bonus on completing Level 2 or above, and an additional £50 for passing the care certificate.
• Health and Well‑being Support: 24/7 access to GP.
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes:
  Covered cost of card, unlocking various discounts for childcare, shopping and online training courses.
• Night Enhancement:
  Additional £1 per hour for all hours worked between 8 pm and 8 am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime.
• Free Meals:
  Available to all staff working 12‑hour shifts.
• Refer a Friend:
  Earn £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
• Christmas Enhancement:
  Double‑time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
• Technological Advancements:
  Investment in new technology, including care plan and rota apps, with full training provided.
• Pay As You Earn: WCL gives you access to a portion of your earnings as soon as you’ve worked the hours.

Although previous experience would be great, it’s not essential as all training and qualifications are provided on the job. We seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values, championing the rights, needs, choices and dreams of our residents.

To work under the direction of the Service Manager to meet the needs of the people we support, promoting an environment that provides high‑quality, personalised care through individual consultation, continued development and learning.

• Mentor new colleagues during induction.
• Participate in supervision, observation and appraisal processes.
• Provide effective communication including accurate written reports.
• Follow WCL financial procedures.
• Act in line with the organisation's environmental and sustainability principles.
• Help maintain a caring environment aligned with best practice, guidance and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Deliver high‑quality care in line with support plans and organisational policy (including personal care, physical and mental support, medication, activities and engagement).
• Seek and share the views and preferences of the people we support.
• Promote high levels of satisfaction among people, families, colleagues and commissioners.
• Support the Service Manager with complaints and concerns following WCL policy.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, community and external partners.
• Understand and implement safeguarding procedures.
• Complete Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Mental Capacity Act training.
• Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety.
• Cooperate with the employer to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Avoid misuse of equipment or systems provided for safety.
• Support the Service Manager in maintaining a safe environment.
• Respect confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and ISO
  27001.
• Use and share information only with authorised people and for authorised purposes.

Desirable:
Recognised health or social care qualification.

Additional relevant training or qualifications.

Essential:
Evidence of wanting to professionally develop.

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