Nights Support worker

Job summary

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care. The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration. You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12hour night shifts, working nights only. Our resident profile: Adults from the age of 18+ years Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability, accompanied with behaviours that challenge,e including mental illness or a forensic background Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism May have communication challenges May have associated complex needs

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12hour night shifts, working nights only.

Our resident profile:

• Adults from the age of 18+ years

• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability, accompanied with behaviours that challenge,e including mental illness or a forensic background

• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism

• May have communication challenges

• May have associated complex needs

Pay:

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour

• Rising to £13.45 after 3 months

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical & welfare needs

• Report on medical & welfare needs as required

• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

• An excellent communicator & a good team player

• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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