Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Night Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You will work night shifts from 7:30pm to 7:45am, providing care and support to individuals in a residential setting. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to create a trusting environment. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £12.60 per hour, flexible working opportunities, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive, able to provide a varied environment.
• Passionate about supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Ability to maintain a clean environment

Job description

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

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

You'll be working 40.25 hours a week on Night shifts from 7:30pm to 7:45am, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Fairways.

Note: Due to a genuine occupational requirement we are currently only able to accept applications from Female candidates for this service.

This service supports adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for individuals who require round the clock care and support. Person‑centred planning is at the heart of everything we do based on each individual's specific need.

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 while reaping 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 …

• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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Salary / Benefits: From: £12.60 To: £12.60 per hour