Night Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Woodside; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

DBS paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing centre

NHS/Blue discount

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care in Bishop Auckland, at Thornfield Grange, is seeking a confident Night Support Worker to provide high‑quality care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You’ll work 42 hours a week on night shifts, including every other weekend and bank holidays. A driving licence (full UK, 2+ years) is required and an enhanced DBS check will be completed. On‑site meals are provided and you’ll join a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full UK driving license held for at least 2 years.
• Able to work nights and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Offer physical and emotional support and guidance.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and residents.
• Support independence and participate in activities.

Skills

Driving license

DBS check

Excellent communicator

Team player

Flexible shift pattern

Job description

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker 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 Thornfield Grange., Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, (nights only) in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge. Working mainly night shifts, with the expectation to cover day shift when required , inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas). Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement. The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities. Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for a ll our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and 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 and clean environment for all Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 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. £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
• DBS paid
• NHS and blue discount
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.