Waking Night
Residential Living Support Staff


Are you a 'people person', looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to be part of a friendly and caring team supporting our service users?


Can you provide holistic support for adults with learning disabilities, including providing intimate personal care where needed?

Location: Market Overton, Rutland

Salary: From £12.66 per hour 

Hours: 20 or 30 hours per week. 2 or 3 nights each week 9:45pm - 7:45am

Why Join Us?

At The Lodge Trust, we’re not just offering a job – we’re offering a mission. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Rutland, our Christian charity is dedicated to providing top-notch care and support for adults with learning disabilities. We’re passionate about creating a home away from home for our residents, and we need people who share our vision.
 

What’s in it for you?
Here’s a taste of what you’ll enjoy when you become part of our team:

  • Competitive Pay:  From £12.66 per hour
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy five weeks of holiday plus Bank Holidays – because we know you deserve a break!
  • Pension Perks: Secure your future with our company pension scheme.
  • Healthcare Support: Access our healthcare scheme to keep you and your family in tip-top shape.
  • Employee Discounts: Get some sweet deals with our employee discount programme.
  • Free Parking: Never worry about parking fees – we’ve got you covered.
  • Referral Programme: Bring a friend to work and get rewarded!
  • Long Service Benefits: Stay with us, and we’ll reward your loyalty with increased holiday allowances.
  • Career Growth: We’re all about development! With us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and advance your career in social care.


Flexibility is Our Forte!

Life is busy, we get it. That’s why we offer a variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle – whether you’re an early bird, a night owl, or somewhere in between. We only ask for a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week, but if you’re keen to dive in deeper, we can offer you contracts for 35, 37.5, or 40 hours per week.

Interested? Get in touch, and let's find the perfect fit together.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Ensuring a high standard of personal care for each resident including matters of hygiene and physical well-being
  • Carrying out domestic tasks including washing, ironing, cooking, and cleaning
  • Attending to individual's needs throughout the night as necessary
  • Safely administering and recording drugs and medication in accordance with Policy
  • Supporting the House Senior to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident's holistic support needs


Who We’re Looking For:

  • A compassionate and caring nature – you’re the kind of person who brings a smile to others just by being around.
  • A desire to support adults with learning disabilities in living their best lives.
  • Flexibility to work shifts that suit you and the needs of our residents.

Experience in social care is a bonus, but what really matters to us is your heart and your commitment to our mission.
 

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today

 
Job Description and Person Specification    
 
Applications will be reviewed as received and short-listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.

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We support people with learning disabilities who have chosen to live and work in a Christian lifestyle, based in the beautiful countryside of Rutland.
 
We are recruiting Waking Night-time Care Support Staff to work nights within our Care Team. This is a 24 hour service which treats those we support with dignity and respect.
 
You will need to have or work towards qualifications: Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and have experience in personal care/support of others. A moving and handling certificate would be advantageous. In addition, due to our rural location, it is essential that you can get to Market Overton without relying on public transport.

 

Benefits

In addition to making a real difference to people's lives: 25 days' annual leave; learning and development opportunities; pension contributions (4% employer plus 5% employee); Country Park set in ten acres of meadowland with Café and Outdoor Gym.

Job Description and Person Specification
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