Senior Support Worker (Nights)

Job description

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 professional, ambitious and confident Senior Support Worker (Nights) to join our team at Oakhurst Lodge.

Youll be working 42 Hours a Week, working Nights Only, covering 12-hour shifts on a rota basis, including weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

The Service:

Oakhurst Lodge is an 8 placement specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required
• Support management in the running of the service
• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to be a good team player
• Sensitive an d intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.
• Flexible to work 12-hour shift patterns on a rota basis, including weekends
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential

Why Cygnet? Well offer you:

• Salary: £14.53 Per Hour
• Full training and Induction
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

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?

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Southampton

SO40 7AW

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)