Female support worker - nights only

CYGNET; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Professional development

Shopping & travel discounts

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

CYGNET operates a night shift care role at Cygnet Newham House, a 20-bed neuropsychiatric facility for women with ABI. This position runs 42 hours per week entirely at night, delivering compassionate care to residents and supporting their medical and welfare needs.

You will safeguard residents, maintain a safe, clean environment and participate in ongoing care planning, with DBS clearance required for employment. The role provides opportunities for development and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 Female Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (night shift only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Newham House.Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI)The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.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 careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per/hour startingFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.Click the button to apply