Night Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Peer supervision & support

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing centre

DBS paid

NHS/Blue light discounts

24h GP helpline

On-site meals

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a confident Night Support Worker at Thornfield Grange in Bishop Auckland to support adults with learning disabilities and autism who may challenge behaviours.

You will work mainly nights (42 hours weekly) with occasional day shifts, weekends and bank holidays. A driving licence is required, and DBS check is mandatory. The role includes personal care, community outings, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy for a varied environment.
• Support service users’ independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Night shift communication

Team player

Empathy

Empowerment

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 & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why 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 months

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

• DBS paid

• NHS and blue discount

• 24 hours free GP helpline

• On site benefits including free meals

• Plus much more

Please 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.