Senior Waking Night Support Worker

CYGNET; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,706,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

CYGNET is hiring a Senior Night Support Worker in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, to provide overnight care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves 42 hours weekly on 12-hour night shifts, with an alternating weekend pattern on a two-week rolling rota.

You will support individuals in a person-centred way and help maintain a safe, supportive living environment. We offer a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for further learning, with DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Good team player able to collaborate with staff and management.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to develop management skills.
• Organised and reliable with ability to manage responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to individuals in our care.
• Learn about individuals’ needs and respond in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Support the day-to-day running of the service and supervise staff when needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Leadership potential

Organised

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.We are looking for a confident Senior Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), Nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oxley Woodhouse.Oxley Woodhouse is a specialist residential service in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Excited to grow your career?We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!Our people make all the difference in our success.We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.Your Day-to-Day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs & report as requiredSupport management in the day-to-day running of the serviceUndertake supervisory & administrative responsibilitiesSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for all.You are…An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challengeGenuinely driven to make a difference in people’s livesConfident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisationAn excellent communicator & good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceOrganised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£14.23 Per HourOpportunities to undertake further learning & career developmentFlexible working with opportunities for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Improving lives togetherWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply