Acting Senior Support Worker (Nights)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a confident Acting Senior Care & Support Worker to deliver exceptional care in Leeds. The role requires working 42 hours per week, primarily nights, and involves leading a team, allocating duties, and providing both physical and emotional support to service users. Ideal candidates will be passionate about empowering independence and have excellent communication skills. This is a permanent full-time position with a competitive starting salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Salary increase post-probation

Further learning opportunities

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic for creating a supportive environment.
• Passionate about empowering users and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in day-to-day operations.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide enhanced care and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a confident Acting Senior Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will work 42 hours a week, nights only, including alternate weekends, at Gotts Park.

The role includes support shifts and senior shifts: allocating duties, giving medication, leading the team and supporting management.

Job Responsibilities

Day-to-day duties for acting senior support worker:

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.

Day-to-day duties for support worker:

• 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 and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.

Apprenticeship and Benefits

• Salary £12.60 per hour rising to £12.85 per hour post probation, £13.78 for all night senior shifts.
• Opportunities for further learning with apprenticeship scheme.
• Flexible working with overtime opportunities.
• Regular coaching & appraisal.
• Expert supervision & peer support.
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.

Employment Details

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.60 an hour (£13.78 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: VPDA5B7716

Location: Armley, LS12 2DT

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Employer

Cygnet Health Care

Armley, LS12 2DT