Acting Night Senior Support Worker in Horsforth inHorsforth PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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We are looking for a confidentActing Night Senior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOutwood.You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting senior, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service.Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds,Outwoodis a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.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.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day as an acting senior support worker...MedicationAllocation of dutiesDemonstrating best practiceSupport both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyYour day-to-day as a support worker...Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for all
About us
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
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Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.60 an hour (£13.78 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPF7B12A50
Job location
sHorsforthLS18 4JA
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confidentActing Night Senior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOutwood. You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting senior, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service.Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds,Outwoodis a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.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 as an acting senior support worker...MedicationAllocation of dutiesDemonstrating best practiceSupport both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyYour day-to-day as a support worker...Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you...Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou are...Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please note that this advert may close prior to the advertised date if the position if filled. Please send your application in as soon as possible if interested.Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
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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
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We are looking for a confidentActing Night Senior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOutwood.You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting senior, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service.Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds,Outwoodis a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.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.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day as an acting senior support worker...MedicationAllocation of dutiesDemonstrating best practiceSupport both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyYour day-to-day as a support worker...Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for all
About us
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.60 an hour (£13.78 for acting duties, base rises to £12.85 post probation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPF7B12A50
Job location
sHorsforthLS18 4JA
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confidentActing Night Senior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOutwood. You will work some shifts as a support worker, and some as an acting senior, running the shift, allocating duties, giving medication and supporting staff and management in the running of the service.Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds,Outwoodis a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.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 as an acting senior support worker...MedicationAllocation of dutiesDemonstrating best practiceSupport both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyYour day-to-day as a support worker...Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you...Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou are...Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please note that this advert may close prior to the advertised date if the position if filled. Please send your application in as soon as possible if interested.Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Job description
Person Specification
General RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to
Job description
aboveDesirablePlease refer to
Job description
above
Job description
above
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
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