Female Support Worker

NHS; Darlington; On-site; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

About us

Cygnet Health Care 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

You'll be working 42 hours a week (12-hour shifts including alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

Situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington, this 4-bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

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

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

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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 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.

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.

£12.60 an hour increasing to £12.85 Post Probation