Acting Senior Support Worker (Nights)

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.

We are looking for a confident Acting Senior Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, nights only, including alternate weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Gotts Park.

Some of your shifts will be support shifts, and some of your shifts will be senior shifts, where you will allocate duties, give medication, lead the team and support management.

The service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs within their own accommodation.

Each accommodation offers individuals the opportunity to hold their own tenancy agreement with a Registered Housing Provider. Individuals who are supported in this service may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community. We provide specialist input and risk assessment to manage and reduce high risk or offending behaviour for individuals stepping down from secure, forensic or long-stay settings.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day as an acting senior support worker…

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

Your day-to-day as a support worker...

• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary £12.60 per hour rising to £12.85 per hour post probation, £13.78 per hour for all night senior shifts
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a po sitive difference to their lives.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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