Support Worker (Nights)

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a passionate Night Care & Support Worker in Hungerford. This full-time role involves providing essential care for adults with learning disabilities, working 36-42 hours per week in flexible shifts. Ideal candidates are driven individuals eager to make a difference while supporting service user independence. Experience in care and relevant qualifications are required.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching & appraisal

Qualifications

• Must have at least Level 3 for Support Worker Grade 1.
• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Passion for user independence

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & 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+ yearsIndividuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic backgroundIndividuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autismMay have communication challengesMay have associated complex needs

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident NightCare & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

The Old Vicarageis 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.

• 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

• 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
• 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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.