Night Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker in Leeds. This full-time role involves working 42 hours a week, providing essential support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own accommodations. The role includes offering emotional and physical support, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment. Benefits include discounts via the NHS blue light card, private health plans, and mental health support to enhance your wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts with NHS blue light card

Private health cash plans

Free mental health support

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Confident communication

Empathy

Emotional support

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Job description

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare. You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts Park - Yorkshire Supported Living in Leeds. The service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs within their own accommodation. Each accommodation offers individuals the opportunity to hold their own tenancy agreement with a Registered Housing Provider. Individuals who are supported in this service may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community. We provide specialist input and risk assessment to manage and reduce high risk or offending behaviour for individuals stepping down from secure, forensic or long-stay settings. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

• 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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
  Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.