Night Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime

Coaching & appraisal

Supervision & peer support

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue light and NHS discounts

GP helpline (24h)

Eye tests (free)

On-site meals

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking dedicated Night Support Workers for Hollyhurst, a learning disability residential service with nursing in the United Kingdom. The role covers 42 hours per week, with night shifts 8pm–8am and alternate weekends.

We support adults with varied needs, including learning disabilities and autism, in a caring, stable environment. The role offers numerous benefits and opportunities for learning, with a focus on safeguarding residents and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Willing to learn

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.

Looking for an exciting opportunity...

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

42 hours per week. Working night shifts 8pm - 8am includes working alternate weekends.

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.

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

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

• £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
• Expert supervision & peer support
• 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 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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Cygnethas 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?