Night Support Worker

CYGNET; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Free meals

Wellbeing centre

Cycle to Work

NHS/Blue discount

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a confident Night Support Worker for Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. You will work 42 hours weekly, nights only, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, including weekends and bank holidays.

Driving license is required, and DBS checks are enhanced as part of safeguarding. The role involves personal care, community access, and holiday activities, with in-house meals provided and handovers paid.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Valid UK driving licence, 2+ years' driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for service users.
• Offer physical and emotional support and guidance.
• Learn individuals' needs and respond in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Driving license

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, (nights only) in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.Working mainly night shifts, with the expectation to cover day shift when required , inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas).Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities.Your Day-to-Day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independenceWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 monthsAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health adviceDBS paidNHS and blue discount24 hours free GP helplineOn site benefits including free mealsPlus much morePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply