Night Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

24-hour GP helpline

Eye tests

Employee discounts (shopping, travel,/

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking confident Night Support Workers for Hollyhurst in the North East of England. You will work 42 hours per week, nights with alternate weekends, to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours in a learning disability residential service with nursing.

We value staff well-being with a range of benefits, including healthcare and financial discounts, on-site meals, a 24-hour GP helpline, eye tests and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours.
• Work nights with alternate weekends to maintain a 42-hour week.
• Deliver person-centred care and help improve residents' lives.

Job description

We are looking for confident Night Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hollyhurst.

Main duties of the job

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Looking for an exciting opportunity...

Look no further than Hollyhurst, where we are currently seeking dedicated Night Support Workers to join our team.

As a learning disability residential service with nursing, we provide support to adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours. We take pride in making a positive difference to our residents' lives every day, and we're looking for passionate and caring individuals to join us in this important work.

At Hollyhurst, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work. From healthcare and financial benefits to shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, we're committed to helping you live a life with the correct balance.

Hollyhurst has recently been rated Good by the CQC. They have extensive links with local community facilities, host regular parties for families and they always strive to achieve 25 hours of activities each week.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

• 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

• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue light and NHS discounts
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£13.15 an hourincreasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months