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Maternity Cover Night Support Worker

Southampton, SO16 7JE
£12.86 per hour
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About the role

Overview

Southampton, SO16 7JE
Full Time
£12.86 per hour
30 May 2025

We are looking for a Night Support Worker to join our team working at The Squirrels.

This will be a Maternity Cover contract for 9 months.

Welcome to The 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.

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Squirrels

Southampton
South West
SO16 7JE
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Kelsey has taken her role as a key worker with great responsibility, she has ensured her resident has new clothing, kept up to date on family birthday, planning personal trips and building strong relationships with her key workers mum. she has made a real difference in her key workers life.

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Aashia

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After a recent environmental audit, Aashia has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Aashia has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Aashia.

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Eve

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On Monday the 3rd of march 2025, Eve was supporting an Individual DW.
She understood that the individual rarely gets involved in outdoor activities . Eve helped engage DW into a new walking activity in the garden which was interactive by touching objects along the way and following routes , it helped bring fun and exercise into DW’s regime.

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Emily

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After a recent environmental audit, Emily has gone out of her way to ensure that all areas improve with cleanliness and making sure the home looks more homely. Emily has put in hours worth of cleaning when she has the time to do this. Thank you Emily.

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Khurram

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A member of the community came to Longfield searching for her parcels, they were located at a neighbouring house. The parcels were too heavy for her to carry. Khurram took the initiative to assist the lady in carrying them to her house.

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Ruth

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Ruth has been amazing today.
As a trainer the motorway was closed so I was 30 minutes late to the training i was running.
As soon as I walked in Ruth helped with making sure that the group had everything they needed. even finding some people who had gone to the wrong place.
With Ruth’s help i managed to get back on track with the course. thanks

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Stephen

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Stephen has taken a resident on holiday who is having a hard time currently to try and lighten his mood and ensure he is completing meaningful activities and explore new opportunities.

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Jamie

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I want to express my gratitude for Jamie’s outstanding collaboration & his success has created a positive impact on his colleagues. Jamie has demonstrated positive growth in his leadership, & his willingness to support his colleagues has created a harmonious work environment! Keep Growing! Keep Shining!

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Emma

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Emma often goes above and beyond to make work fun for all staff, she has a strong passion for boosting morale and often hosts events and BBQ’s for our staff, and patients – which always get positive feedback.
I would like for Emma to be recognised for all the effort she puts into this.
Thank you Emma for being amazing.

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Elizabeth

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Liz joined the service about six month ago and it’s like she has been with us for ages. Her dedication, support and engagement with the residents is very admirable. She is very pro-active, always looking for ways to improve the residents wellbeing. She has also been able to cover team leaders shifts that is how good and hard working she is!.

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