Day Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Day Support Worker to provide outstanding care at a residential service in Sheffield. The role requires 42 hours a week of work, focusing on enabling individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Ideal candidates will be excellent communicators, sensitive, and passionate about supporting service users to maintain independence. This position offers flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven with a desire to make a difference.
• Ability to empower and support service users.
• Communicate effectively with team and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive & intuitive

Energy to provide a stimulating environment

Passionate about supporting independence

Job description

We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days Only 8am-8pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Fields.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Day Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days Only 8am-8pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Fields.

The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

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.

• 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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.