Support Worker (Nights)

CYGNET; Dalton; On-site; GBP 39,565,000 - 41,218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Blue Light Card

Perkbox discounts

Private health plan

Mental health support

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding healthcare at Dene Brook in Rotherham. You’ll work full time (42 hours), 12-hour shifts, nights only, on a two-week rolling rota including alternate weekends. Role focuses on person-centred care, safety, and supporting daily living activities.

You’ll join a national specialist provider offering development, wellbeing benefits, and DBS-supported employment. Apply now to make a positive impact on lives every day.

Qualifications

• Willing to work nights on a 2-week rolling rota.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a person-centred approach.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to service users.
• Learn and respond to individuals' specific needs in the most appropriate way.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

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 Care & 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 (4 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 Dene Brook.Dene Brook is a specialist residential service in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge.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.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 for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with and report on medical & welfare needsSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allSupporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidaysSupporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaningYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 monthsAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health adviceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.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.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply