Female Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Hexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hexham is seeking a confident Female Support Worker dedicated to delivering outstanding care. The role involves supporting both management and team members, ensuring safety and effective communication while providing emotional and physical support to individuals. Starting pay is £12.60 per hour with opportunities for career growth, flexible working hours, and benefits like employee discounts. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a passion for empowering service users.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with an energetic approach.
• Ability to provide a trusting and varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in daily service operations.
• Allocate duties safely and effectively.
• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals in care.
• Learn about and assist with individual needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Passionate about service user independence

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, working both day and night shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

Main Duties

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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

• 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 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 and maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Benefits and Working Hours

Starting £12.60 per hour, £12.85 per hour post 6 months probation, and then £13.10 per hour at 18 months.

Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.

Regular coaching and appraisal.

Expert supervision and peer support.

Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.

Candidate Profile

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Disability and Safety Checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

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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.