Night Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Llandovery; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free meal during shifts

Paid breaks

Fully paid induction and training

£1,000 new starter bonus payable after

£500 refer-a-friend bonus for current_

Enhanced maternity benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Clynsaer is seeking a night support worker to provide compassionate, person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves personal care, daily living tasks and recording shifts accurately, with medication given after training.

The post is 33 hours per week on 12-hour overnight shifts within a 24-hour service; no previous care experience is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and patient-centred care principles.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Able to work as part of a team and willing to learn new tasks.
• Maintains positive attitude and reliability on night shifts.
• Passionate about helping adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Committed to safe and high-quality care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and respect.
• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments.
• Administering medication following training and competency assessments.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to effective handovers.
• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills.
• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities.
• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable home environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Caring, compassionate and patient

Strong communicator

Team player with a willingness tolearn

Positive, reliable and enthusiastic

Passion for making a positive differen

Committed to delivering excellent care

Job description

Night support worker post at Cygnet Clynsaer, a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. The work centres on personal care, daily living support, helping people build independence and recording shifts accurately, with medication given after training. The role is 33 hours a week on 12-hour overnight shifts within a 24-hour service, and no previous care experience is needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and respect
• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities
• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments
• Administering medication following training and competency assessments
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to effective handovers
• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills
• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities
• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles
• Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable home environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

Skills & knowledge

• Caring, compassionate and patient
• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic
• Strong communicator
• Team player with a willingness to learn
• Passion for making a positive difference
• Committed to delivering excellent care and support

  What’s offered

  • 28 days annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free meal during shifts
  • Paid breaks
  • Fully paid induction and training
  • £1,000 new starter bonus payable after probation
  • £500 refer-a-friend bonus for current employees
  • Enhanced maternity benefits