Female Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Darlington is seeking a confident Female Support Worker. The role involves delivering outstanding care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will work 42 hours a week with flexible shifts. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a passion for empowering service users. Join to enjoy benefits like professional development and employee discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident and driven individual with a genuine desire to help others.
• Able to provide emotional and physical support.
• Experience in care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in daily operations.
• Ensure effective and safe duty allocation.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Supportive and empowering attitude

Job description

Overview

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

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

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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day

• 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
• 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.