Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine 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.You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12hour night shifts, working nights only.
Main duties of the job
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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
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.
Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Nights Support Worker with a genuine 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.
You will be working 40 hours per week, across 4 x 12hour night shifts, working nights only.
Adults from the age of 18+ years
Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability, accompanied with behaviours that challeng,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:
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.
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Person Specification
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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.
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