Support Worker (Nights)

Cygnet; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential service is seeking a Night Care & Support Worker in Hungerford to provide exceptional care for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves 36-42 hours of night shifts, offering emotional and medical support while maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must have a level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Must have at least level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sensitive and intuitive

Team player

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care

Job description

We are looking for a confident Night Care & Support Worker with a 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.

This will be a Full-Time role. Working 36 or 42 hours per week. Working either 3x 12-hour or 4x 12-hour shifts, working nights.

Our resident profile:

• Adults from the age of 18+ years
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge 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:

Support Worker Grade 1 (Must have at least level 3) - £12.53 per hour

Support Worker Grade 2 (Must have at least level 2) - £12.31 per hour

Support Worker Grade 3 (e.g. No NVQ) - £12.21 per hour

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? We’ll 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 people’s 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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible