Sleep-In Support Worker Job at Gloucester GL Full Time NEW

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We are looking for a confident Sleep-In Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 7 nights on and 7 nights off, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Riverside House.

Riverside House is situated close to the town of Newnham on Severn in Gloucestershire. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where people are supported to live as independently as possible and to be an active part of their community.

Our goal is to help the people we support to lead full and happy lives. We work closely with each person to find out their strengths, abilities and preferences. This allows us to provide truly personalised care that’s centred on the individual.

You will actively work from 19:00pm to 22:00pm, sleeping then until 07:00am. If the home is unsettled you will be required to remain awake to support until settled, and could be woken for emergencies.

Your day-to-day…

• 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

Why Cygnet? We’lloffer you…

• £13.25ph increasing to £13.45ph after 3 months service (£46 sleep-in)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

You are…

• 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. xsabvtc

What next?

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

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