Care & Support Specialist — Flexible Hours + Apprenticeship

Cygnet; Dirt Pot; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An apprenticeship scheme

Overtime opportunities

Free meals on site

Free eye tests

24-hour GP helpline

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking confident Support Workers to help竪 improve lives at Oaklands, Hexham. You will work 24, 36 or 42 hours weekly across days, nights and alternate weekends, within a specialist residential setting providing care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will support the team in day-to-day service operations, ensure safe task allocation, and deliver flexible, person-centered care while maintaining a secure and clean environment. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Able to work 24, 36 or 42 hours per week across days/nights/alternate weekends.
• Experience with learning disabilities or complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all individuals in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and assist in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Empathetic

Independence support

Job description

Cygnet is seeking confident Support Workers to help竪 improve lives at Oaklands, Hexham. You will work 24, 36 or 42 hours weekly across days, nights and alternate weekends, within a specialist residential setting providing care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will support the team in day-to-day service operations, ensure safe task allocation, and deliver flexible, person-centered care while maintaining a secure and clean environment. DBS check will be required.