Night support workerNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week (night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Orchards . Based in Thorrington, Essex, The Orchards supports men with a learning disability, and those who have complex needs and behaviours.
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.
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.
We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 40hours a week(night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Orchards .
Based in Thorrington, Essex, The Orchards supports men with a learning disability, and those who have complex needs and behaviours.At The Orchards, each individual we support is unique; they have their own goals, needs, and interests. We work with each person we support to ensure that their life is filled with activities they enjoy, whilst also supporting them to develop their life skills to enable them to live independently. We are proud at The Orchards to have a great track record in enabling individuals to step down along their care pathway into supported living.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
- Provide guidance & encouragement through physic al & 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£13.15 per/ hour starting, £13.45 per/hour post probation, and then £13.70 per/hour at 18 months.
- 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 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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
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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.