Support Worker (Night Shift)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development and Apprent.

Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

Healthcare and financial benefits

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching, appraisal, and peer/

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Fairways, a residential home run by Cygnet Health Care, is recruiting a Night Support Worker to provide 39.8 hours per week of overnight care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role focuses on round-the-clock support, safeguarding and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment while addressing physical, emotional and welfare needs.

You will work within a person-centred plan, learn each individual's needs, and contribute to their independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to improve service users' lives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Sensitive and intuitive approach to individuals.
• Energetic and resilient in a night shift role.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care, welfare and medical needs as required.
• Follow person-centred care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean and calm environment overnight.
• Report any concerns to the team promptly.
• Safeguard service users and promote wellbeing.
• Support independence and activities as appropriate.

Skills

Genuine drive

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic approach

Energetic

Job description

Night Support Worker post at Fairways, a residential home run by Cygnet Health Care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours that challenge. The work centres on round-the-clock support for people in longer-term placements, covering their physical, emotional, medical and welfare needs while keeping the home safe and clean. Based on overnight shifts totalling 39.8 hours a week, the role is in a village setting with person-centred planning at its heart. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Provide enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for all service users
• Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn each individual's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard service users
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Help empower and support service users' independence

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine drive to make a real difference to people's lives
• Excellent communication
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive approach
• Energy to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Professional development and apprenticeship scheme
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts
• Healthcare and financial benefits
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching, appraisal, supervision and peer support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, and financial and mental health advice