Night Support Worker

NHS; Redcar, Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Night Support Worker to join their team. This role involves working 38.5 hours per week, providing exceptional care to individuals in a mental health setting. You will support both management and team members, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users while fostering a trusting and stimulating environment. With opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help empower individuals towards independence.

Benefits

Employee Discount Savings

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Working

Opportunities for Further Learning

Regular Coaching & Appraisal

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting service user independence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in day-to-day service operations.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (working from 7.30pm to 8.00am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (working from 7.30pm to 8.00am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.

Sanctuary Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's emergency acute inpatient service for women. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.

Haven Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's 19-bed acute mental health service for men. The ward can treat service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• 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 and report as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• 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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above.
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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.