About this role
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.
Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine 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.
You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12-hour night shifts, working nights only.
Our resident profile:
Adults from the age of 18+ years
Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability, accompanied with behaviours that challenge,e 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:
Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
Rising to £13.45 after 3 months
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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