Relief Night Support Workers – Kittens Lane, Loddon

Situated 30 minutes from Norwich and Lowestoft £9.80 per hour; £19,365 FTE

Various night shifts available; review may lead to permanent hours

Ref: KL021   Kittens Lane is situated in the beautiful village, Loddon. The scheme provides 24 hours support and care to adults with learning disabilities aged 18 years old and over. Kittens Lane consists of two bungalows with 10 single bedrooms, a garden for the residents and a kitchenette.   The Role   Our Night Support Workers are key to ensuring our tenants are supported with individualised, flexible and responsive support. Working closely with Service Managers and other team members, you will ensure an excellent service is delivered.   Your responsibilities will include:  

• providing support & care to individuals overnight as determined by their support plans
• writing night reports
• contributing to individuals support & care plans
• ensuring the security & safety of the building.
• completing light housework tasks.

  About you  

• you have the tenacity to drive improvement and change
• you thrive on engaging with people
• you are enthusiastic about helping people lead happy and fulfilling lives
• you are approachable, caring and patient
• you have experience or are interested in learning to work in a supported living environment
• you are eager to develop and progress through a well-supported training programme

      Our tenants’ ideal candidates will:  

• see the person rather than the task
• have the ability to communicate and engage with them
• have energy, humour and be fun to be with
• embrace and support people’s individualities

    More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• reward and recognition awards
• Introduce Someone You Know bonus scheme
• free DBS checks, Hepatitis B and Flu vaccination
• opportunity to work towards a QCF in Health and Social Care

Interview Date: Available Immediately Full PPE will be provided including certified face masks and will always be required to be worn in line with current Public Health England guidelines. Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.