Male Night Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 39,523,000 - 41,741,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Flexible hours

Overtime

Coaching

Cycle to Work

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a confident Night Support Worker in Sawbridgeworth to deliver compassionate care during night shifts (8:00pm–8:00am). The role supports adults with learning disabilities in a residential setting, focusing on safety, independence and person-centred planning.

You will work a 42-hour week, with a male-only requirement due to service needs, and opportunities for overtime. Full orientation and ongoing coaching are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care environments.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide 42 hours per week of night care from 8:00pm to 8:00am.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Support individuals' specific needs and welfare.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Team player

Empathy

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 working42hours a week(8.00pm to 8.00am ), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atChaseways.

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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

Cygnethas 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.