Maternity Cover Night Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aNight Support Workerto join our team working at The Squirrels.

This will be aMaternity Cover contract for 9 months.

Welcome toThe Squirrels, a space of care and empowerment designed exclusively for adults with autism and learning disabilities. We understand that at times you may experience behaviours that challenge, however, our commitment is unwavering: to cultivate an environment that is safe, comfortable, and greatly effective in promoting both independence and positive community integration.

We have 9 bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms. Our space is abundant, both within the walls of our home and the sprawling garden outside. The outside space is somewhere that our residents thrive. Communal living areas provide a warm homely space, including a spacious lounge, inviting dining room, even a cinema room, and the dynamic activity area known as The Hub. We've also crafted a sensory haven. Our vast garden invites our individuals to partake in sports and activities.

About the Role

We are offering a 43.75 hour contract, working from 7:45pm untill 7.45am(working two weekends a month).

• Supporting residents in their day to day activities and interests, which will include regularly accessing the local community
• Support residents with basic personal needs, including cooking and cleaning
• Monitoring and checking residents during your shift
• Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-being

What Cygnet Offer:

• Free meal when on shift
• Free DBS
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Fully Paid Training and Induction, 21 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme

What you will need:

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• minimum of 6 months uk experience in a care role with learning disabilities and autism

Who We Care For:

• Adults from the age of 18 years and beyond.
• Individuals diagnosed with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Those who may present challenging behaviours.
• Residents with communication challenges and complex needs.
• Those with an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan) or under DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders.

Community Connections

In close proximity, local shops, country parks, enchanting woodland walks, and beaches. The QE2 Activity Centre offers enriching experiences, specially tailored for those with autism, learning disabilities, and sensory impairments.

This vacancy may close early due to a vast amount of applicaitons.

Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships for this service.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Hampshire

SO16 7JE

Employer's website

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