Care & Support Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training & Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; Baildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free meals on day shifts

Coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and support for those new to

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care’s new 24-bed adult hospital in Derbyshire seeks a Support Worker to deliver enhanced care and practical support across day and night shifts. Training is provided, and no prior healthcare experience is required; an enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

You will support medical and welfare needs, maintain a safe and clean environment, and build meaningful relationships with people in care while working flexibly with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communicator with people in care.
• Team player capable of working in a care setting.
• Sensitive and intuitive approach to support.
• Commitment to promoting independence for service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for all people in care
• Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn individuals' specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard people in care
• Maintain a safe, clean environment
• Build meaningful relationships with people in care

Skills

Genuine desire to help

Excellent communicator

Good team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Promoting service user independence

Job description

Cygnet Health Care’s new 24-bed adult hospital in Derbyshire seeks a Support Worker to deliver enhanced care and practical support across day and night shifts. Training is provided, and no prior healthcare experience is required; an enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

You will support medical and welfare needs, maintain a safe and clean environment, and build meaningful relationships with people in care while working flexibly with overtime opportunities.