Bank Support Worker

Cygnet; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid breaks

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Reward Gateway

Full Paid Training and Induction

Contributory Pension Scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service is seeking an experienced Bank Support Worker to join our team. You will work flexible bank hours (days Monday-Friday) supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in a calm, caring environment.

We value excellent communication, teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive full training, with a range of benefits and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in a support setting with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Caring and understanding with energy for a varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard all patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Experience with learning disabilities

Job description

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.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Bank Support Worker to join our team working at Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service. We specialise in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

You’ll be working flexible bank hours a week (days shifts Monday-Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Long Eaton Day Service.

You are…

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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 all patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary of £13.00 per hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway®
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Contributory Pension Scheme

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.