Night Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Night Support Worker to provide care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will work 40.25 hours per week, from 7:30 PM to 7:45 AM, delivering person-centred care that empowers service user independence.

The role includes offering emotional and physical support, assisting with medical needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Join us for perks like a starting pay rate of £13.15 per hour and flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Sensitivity and intuition for providing support.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and support to service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Trust-building

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 40.25 hours a week on Night shifts from 7:30pm to 7:45am, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Fairways.

This service supports adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for individuals who require round the clock care and support. Person‑centred planning is at the heart of everything we do based on each individual's specific need.

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.

Your day‑to‑day:

• 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
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you:

• Pay rate : £13.15 per hour starting
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are:

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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS 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.