Job Introduction
We have a new opportunity to join our teams at April Court and Wallfield as a Sleep‑in Night Residential Support Worker.
April Court in Kinson and Wallfield in Southbourne, Bournemouth are Residential Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Our friendly and supportive teams are passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to maintain their individuality.
You will provide an on-site presence overnight to ensure the safety and security of residents during the night in the event of a suspected fire or the fire alarm sounding to assist with the evacuation of the building.
What you’ll be doing:
- Remain on-site overnight and sleep on the premises.
- Be prepared and available to wake and respond promptly if evacuation of the building is required.
- Follow the service’s emergency evacuation procedures including safeguarding responses and comply with Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
- Ensure the building is secure before settling for sleep including checking doors/windows and alarms.
- Report any health and safety concerns.
- Ensure service users are safeguarded at all times.
What we’re looking for:
- Ability to follow protocols including safeguarding and emergency procedures.
- Experience working in a setting that supports vulnerable people (learning disability experience desirable).
- Knowledge of appropriate professional behaviour when supporting adults with learning disabilities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to remain calm.
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards and complete statutory training on learning disabilities.
10 hours per night – 09:45 pm to 07:45 am
Who we are
We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.
We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.
What we offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate: £65 per night / £12.85 per hour for evacuations
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), rising to 29 with length of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
- Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.
- Career Progression: We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.
- Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3%
- Morbus Commuter Club: savings on bus travel across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
- Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more).
To apply please visit: Tricuro vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
