Night Support Worker
Job description
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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 Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (8.00pm to 8.00am ), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Chaseways.
Located in the heart of the community in Sawbridgeworth, Chaseways is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with moderate / severe learning disabilities, who may have associated complex needs.
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do and we are able to meet the changing needs of people as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.
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.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
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’ll offer you…
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Pay rate £13.62per/hour
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
🌙 Emphasise your night shift experience and ability to work 12-hour shifts (8pm-8am) as this specific pattern is mentioned
🧠 Highlight any learning disabilities experience at the top of your CV as Chaseways specialises in moderate/severe learning disabilities care
📋 Include person-centred planning experience prominently as the advert states this is "at the heart of everything we do"
🛡️ Ensure your enhanced DBS check status is clearly visible as successful candidates must undergo this screening
💪 Quantify your care experience: "Supported 8 residents with complex needs, maintaining 100% medication compliance"
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- •Delivered person-centred care to 12 adults with severe learning disabilities during 42-hour night shifts, maintaining 100% medication compliance
- •Implemented safeguarding protocols for vulnerable adults, completing enhanced DBS checks and reporting 3 welfare concerns to appropriate authorities
- •Supported service user independence through flexible learning approaches, helping 8 residents progress along their individual care pathways
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Cygnet Healthcare's commitment to person-centred planning for adults with learning disabilities aligns perfectly with my care philosophy, which is why I am applying for the Night Support Worker position at Chaseways in Sawbridgeworth. My experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and delivering enhanced care during night shifts makes me well-suited to support your residents' complex needs.
My background in residential care has equipped me with the skills to provide both physical and emotional support whilst promoting service user independence. I understand the importance of flexible learning approaches and maintaining detailed care documentation during the critical overnight hours.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach person-centred care planning for someone with severe learning disabilities?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you suspected abuse of a vulnerable adult?
- ›How do you assess and respond to medical emergencies during night shifts?
- ›Describe your experience with care documentation and reporting systems.
- ›How would you support someone's independence while ensuring their safety?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to provide emotional support to someone in distress during a night shift.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to resolve a challenging care situation.
- ›Give an example of when you showed flexibility in adapting your approach to meet someone's changing needs.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to communicate difficult information to a colleague or family member.
- ›Describe a situation where you demonstrated patience when supporting someone with complex needs.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to provide emotional support to someone in distress during a night shift.
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to resolve a challenging care situation.