Night Shift Support Worker

CYGNET; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on travel and leisure

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Cygnet in Lockerbie is seeking a confident Night Shift Support Worker to provide exceptional care at Trinity Lodge, a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will work 42 hours per week on night shifts, supporting individuals with physical and mental health needs and helping them lead more independent lives.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, receive ongoing coaching and supervision, and benefit from a range of employee benefits including

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced PVG check is required.

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.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

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 Shift Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Trinity Lodge.This is a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team supports people who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.Located in the heart of a residential part of Lockerbie, the service has an abundance of community-based activities and facilities. The people we support are encouraged to be involved in the local community as much or as little as they wish to be.We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.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…£13.45 per/ hourFlexible 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 PVG 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