Care & Support Worker (Days) – Make a Real Impact

Cygnet Group; Shelf; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Blue Light Card

Perkbox vouchers

Private health cash plans

Free confidential mental health help

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join our days team at Beckly House in Shelf. You will work full-time, 42 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, in a formal residential setting for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The role focuses on person-centred care and enabling greater independence. You will provide physical and emotional support, raise the standard of care, and help service users access community activities while

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Able to empower and support service user independence.

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 and report on medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
• Support service users to access the community and engage in activities, work, college, hobbies and holidays.
• Support service users to grow, develop and learn through tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Person-centred care

Job description

Cygnet is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join our days team at Beckly House in Shelf. You will work full-time, 42 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, in a formal residential setting for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The role focuses on person-centred care and enabling greater independence. You will provide physical and emotional support, raise the standard of care, and help service users access community activities while