Male Night Support Worker

Cygnet; High Wych; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Professional development

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Night Support Worker for Chaseways in Sawbridgeworth. You will work 42 hours per week from 8.00pm to 8.00am, providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities in a residential setting.

Applicants must be comfortable with night shifts and have a genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives. An enhanced DBS check is required, with benefits including discounts and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping others and delivering quality care.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to residents' needs.
• Capability to build trusting relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for residents.
• Offer physical and emotional support to residents.
• Identify and respond to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Document and report welfare and medical observations as required.
• Maintain safeguarding and incident reporting as needed.
• Keep a safe, clean environment for all residents.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Communication

Safeguarding

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 42 hours a week (8.00pm to 8.00am ), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Chaseways.

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

Located in the heart of the community in Sawbridgeworth, Chaseways is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with moderate / severe learning disabilities, who may have associated complex needs.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of people as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

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.

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
• Pay rate £13.15per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation .

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.