Night Support Worker

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship schemes

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

NHS/Blue Light discounts

Free GP helpline

Eye tests

Free meals on site

Job summary

Cygnet in Hollyhurst is seeking dedicated Night Support Workers to join the team on a 42-hour week, night shifts 8pm–8am with alternate weekends. The role provides care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours in a residential setting.

Applicants must be able to provide physical and emotional support, monitor welfare needs, and report on medical requirements. Enhanced DBS checks are required; overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disability residential care or similar environments is advantageous.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional support with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Working 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities

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

Benefits & Perks

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

• 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

£13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months

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.

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.