Acting Senior Support Worker (Nights)

Cygnet Health Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Leeds is seeking an Acting Senior Care & Support Worker to deliver exceptional care for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves a flexible 42-hour week, working nights and alternate weekends. Responsibilities include supporting the management, allocating duties, and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate should have a passion for helping those with complex needs. Attractive perks are offered, including healthcare and financial benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Leisure discounts

Responsibilities

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• 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 and report as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Acting Senior Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, nights only, including alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts Park. Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be senior shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management.

The service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs within their own accommodation. Each accommodation offers individuals the opportunity to hold their own tenancy agreement with a Registered Housing Provider.

Individuals who are supported in this service may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community. We provide specialist input and risk assessment to manage and reduce high risk or offending behaviour for individuals stepping down from secure, forensic or long-stay settings.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

About Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.