Female Bank Support Worker

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS & blue light discount

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

DBS paid

GP helpline (24 hours)

Discounted gym membership

Free eye tests

On site benefits: free meals

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a Female Bank Support Worker for Kensington Gardens in Darlington. You will cover bank shifts (days, nights, weekends) to help people with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours live more independently.

Shifts include 7am-7pm, 9am-9pm, 10am-10pm and 7pm-7am waking nights; DBS checks are required. Enjoy extensive staff benefits such as discounts, healthcare, and on-site meals while supporting service users on a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to provide emotional support and guidance to individuals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for people in our care.
• Offer physical and emotional support and guidance.
• Learn individuals' needs and provide appropriate help.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard individuals and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Female Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll have the opportunity to work bank shifts (days,nights,weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

You’ll be working shifts:- 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking nights 7pm - 7am.

Kensington Gardens in Darlington provides four tenancies, the service is focused on empowering individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

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...

• £13 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)
• Regular coaching & support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• DBS paid
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.