Female Night Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime opportunities

Coaching and supervision

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

NHS/Blue Light discounts

Free eye tests

Free meals on site

Job summary

Night duty role at Hollyhurst, a learning disability residential service with nursing, operated by Cygnet Health Care. You will provide overnight care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours, including personal care and welfare needs.

The post runs 42 hours per week (8pm–8am) with alternate weekends, and is open to female applicants only due to an occupational requirement. A DBS check is required before appointment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive approach
• Passion for empowering service user independence
• Genuine drive to make a difference to people's lives

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support for the people in the service, using a flexible learning approach
• Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn each person's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard people in the service
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills

Excellent communication

Good team player

Sensitive and intuitive approach

Passion for empowering service user

Genuine drive to make a difference

Job description

Night support worker post at Hollyhurst, a learning disability residential service with nursing run by Cygnet Health Care. The work is supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours overnight, including personal care, guidance and attention to medical and welfare needs. The post runs night shifts from 8pm to 8am totalling 42 hours a week, with alternate weekends, and is open only to women under an occupational requirement. An enhanced DBS check is needed before appointment.

What the job involves

• Provide enhanced care and support for the people in the service, using a flexible learning approach
• Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn each person's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard people in the service
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive approach
• Passion for empowering service user independence
• Genuine drive to make a difference to people's lives

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Female applicant only (genuine occupational requirement)

What’s offered

• Apprenticeship scheme and further learning opportunities
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching, appraisal, expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue light and NHS discounts
• 24-hour free GP helpline
• Free eye tests
• Free meals on site