Nights Support worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings & Cycle to W

Job summary

The Old Vicarage, a specialist residential service in the UK, is seeking a confident Nights Support Worker to provide 40 hours per week of night shifts and compassionate care for adults with learning disabilities. You will support individuals with complex needs, emphasise independence and safety, and work as part of a dedicated team to promote community integration.

A DBS check is required at offer stage, and you will receive regular coaching and supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or learning disabilities

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for residents
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help accordingly
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe environment

Skills

Night shift experience

Care

Teamwork

Communication

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. Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12hour night shifts, working nights only.

Our resident profile:

• Adults from the age of 18+ years
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability, accompanied with behaviours that challenge, e including mental illness or a forensic background
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs

Pay: Salary: £13.15 Per Hour Rising to £13.45 after 3 months

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?

• Well offer you Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

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

Please note that 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.