Support Worker (Nights)

NHS Jobs; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime options

Coaching and appraisal

Supervision and peer support

Cycle to Work scheme

GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

NHS/blue light discount

Free eye tests

Free meals on site

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Macclesfield is seeking a Specialist Night Support Worker to join a specialist enhanced residential service at Broughton Lodge. The role covers nights from 8pm to 8am, with alternating weekends, supporting adults with complex needs and promoting independence.

The post offers 42 hours weekly with a clear progression path, a structured team environment and a strong emphasis on safeguarding. A DBS check is required and benefits are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced DBS check prior to start.
• Experience in care settings supporting adults with autism or learning disabilities preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to service users.
• Adapt help to individuals' specific needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard the most vulnerable in society.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy and patience

Flexibility

Care-focused approach

Education

DBS check required

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Our Team as aSpecialist Night Support Worker!

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment? You'll work42 hours a weeknights only (including alternate weekends), making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviours. At Broughton Lodge, we aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways. Depending on the individuals level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision.

Shift Pattern

Nights (8 pm - 8 am) Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Role Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
• Provide guidance and emotional support
• Adapt help to individuals specific needs
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Profile / About the Ideal Candidate

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
• Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan
• Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Salary and Benefits

• £13.45 per hour increasing to £13.75 per hour at 3 months and £14.00 per hour at 18 months
• Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with overtime options
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership
• NHS and blue light discount
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Requirements

• Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families. Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a signific ant impact every day?