Night Care Worker

Information

Here at Beechwood we offer a safe supportive environment for individual in recovery from substance use issues. Offering individualised structured support that includes groupwork, individual support and constructive use of time, through keyworking and counselling.

 

Working for CrossReach can provide opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. We are a values based organization that holds the fundamental view that everyone is of individual worth. 

Whether you have experience in a supporting role or you have your own lived experience or if you are looking for a career change where you can make a real difference to peoples recovery journeys, we have a role for you.

We also have a benefits package which includes: 

• Support to Meet SSSC Registration
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Flexible Working Policy                                                  
• Employee Pension Scheme          
• Full Induction training and Ongoing Development Organisational Awards Scheme
• Employee Support Service (Westfield Health)                  
• Career Development & Succession planning
• Annual Leave Entitlement           

If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have at Beechwood House, or have any other questions, please contact caroline.robertson@crossreach.org.uk  (Managing Coordinator)

If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have, or have any other questions, please contact recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Main Function

The general task required of Care Worker shall be as follows, but variance in emphasis may occur in particular establishments.

To work within a multi disciplinary team to meet the need of the service user.

To undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.

To provide wakeful night duty cover in the unit.

Main Duties

1. Liaise with other appropriate health professionals as needed
2. Assist in the promotion of activity of service users as detailed in individual care plans.
3. Ensure that service users physical environment is maintained to a high standard.
4. Answer emergency bells, the door and telephone, and greet visitors in a professional manner.                        
5. Be responsible for reading and writing reports in line with CrossReach’s Policy and Procedures and SSSC codes of conduct.     
6.  Participate in staff and service users meetings as required.
7.  Work on a rota basis involving weekend work.
8.  Comply with all Health and Safety requirements in line with current policies including risk assessments.
9. To undertake any training deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role.
10. To comply with CrossReach financial procedures.
11. Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.
12. Facilitate SU’s to attend  Christian worship (or worship of choice as required by the role).

Qualifications

Ideally you will possess an SVQ 2 in Social Service and Healthcare or equivalent to meet SSSC qualification requirements.  If you do not you will be expected to achieve this in a specified period of time.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work sympathy with it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

This post requires you to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

Skills and Abilities

The postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.