Night Support Worker

CYGNET; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a confident Night Support Worker for our Outwood residential service in Horsforth. You will work 42 hours weekly on 12-hour night shifts, with alternating weekend patterns.

The role focuses on delivering exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, supporting their daily living, community access and personal development. You will join a team dedicated to safety, respect and empowerment, providing physical and emotional support, reporting

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Able to empower & support service user independence.

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 and report on medical & welfare needs.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Support service users to access the community, attend work, college or activities.
• Encourage growth and learning through engaging residents in daily tasks.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Empathy

Adaptable

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 full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), Nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Outwood.The Outwood is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours of concern in Horsforth, Leeds.The Outwood supports 10 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the rear of the building which feature plenty of space for outdoor games, BBQ and seating area.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 and report on medical & welfare needsSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allSupporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidaysSupporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaningYou 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 environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 monthsFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health adviceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.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.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply