Female Night Support Worker

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 Female Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 40.25 hours per week picking up
Night shifts (7:30pm to 7:45am) , making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Gables .
*** Due to a genuine occupational need to support Female residents, we are currently looking for female applicants***.

Located in the heart of a residential community in Colchester, Gables is a specialist residential service supporting people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for those who require round the clock care and support. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do.

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.

• 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

• Salary: £13.15 per hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation period
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• 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.

In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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