Female Support Worker

Cygnet; Heighington; On-site; GBP 1,812,000 - 1,887,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health plan (Medical)

Free eye tests

Discounts on shopping/travel/leisure

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a dedicated Female Bank Support Worker for Kensington Gardens in Darlington. You will work 42 hours per week across day, night, and weekend shifts (7am–7pm, 8am–8pm, 10am–10pm, and 7pm–7am nights).

The role supports adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. DBS check required; female applicants only. Excellent benefits include training and a suite of discounts and healthcare perks.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to care for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support residents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all service users.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Empathy and care

Communication

Team player

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 Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You will be working 42 hours per week (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, 8am - 8pm, 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 our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individual
  s' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet?

We'll offer you

• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.