Female Night Support Worker (FTC)

Cygnet Health Care; Elston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Night Support Worker in Elston. The role involves caring for adults with autism and learning disabilities. This full-time, night-shift position requires a confident individual with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The successful candidate will support service users while promoting independence. This position is a 6-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident, driven, with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the necessary energy for the role.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working full time, 43.75hours a week, night shifts only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.

Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract to cover maternity (Starting in December)

Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role

Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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? We\'ll 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 people\'s 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you\'ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.