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. Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker (Nights) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working full-time, 42 hours a week, working Nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Squirrels. The Squirrels is a 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. Please note: This role is to cover maternity leave, with the potential to become permanent depending on the needs of the service. Residents We Support:

• Adults from the age of 18 years
• Individuals with a diagnosis of autism & learning disability
• May present with behaviours that challenge
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs
• Are subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders
Your day-to-day…
• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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
  
  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
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .


• Salary: £14.53 Per Hour
• 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
• Recruitment referrals