Day Support Worker

Cygnet; Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Woodhouse is seeking a Care & Support Worker to provide high-quality care for individuals, working 42 hours a week from 8am to 8pm. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator, sensitive and intuitive, with a passion for empowering service users. This role offers flexible working options, coaching, and various perks to promote a positive workplace environment.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Able to provide physical and emotional support.
• Understanding individual needs for appropriate help.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empowering service users

Sensitivity and intuition

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a confident 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.

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.

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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

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

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.