We are looking for a confident Acting Night Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts including every other weekend, nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Norcott House.
You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some shifts as a senior support worker, running the shift, allocating duties, supporting management and giving medication to our service users.
Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott House is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
Main duties of the job
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...
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching & appraisal
* 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.
£12.60 an hour(£13.78 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)
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