Night Support Worker

Cygnet; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 39,537,000 - 41,190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

On site meals

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

Cygnet in Bishop Auckland is seeking a confident Night Support Worker to provide high-quality care to adults with learning disabilities and autism during night shifts.

You will work 42 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, with some day shifts required. A driving license and DBS check are required.

We offer progression opportunities, on-site meals, DBS paid, and an apprenticeship scheme.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Empathy and sensitivity to individual needs are required.
• Ability to provide person-centered care and support across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Nights-only care for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Learn and respond to individuals' needs with appropriate help.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe living space for all.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Person-centered care

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?

• £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.