Female Support Worker

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Female Support Worker at Hansa Lodge, where you will deliver outstanding care that truly makes a difference. Working 42 hours a week, you will support adults with learning disabilities in a dynamic and engaging environment, offering both emotional and physical assistance. Enjoy flexible working, professional development opportunities, and various employee perks that encourage wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

Benefits

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive & intuitive, able to provide a trusting and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all individuals.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Sensitivity

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 days, nights and, weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hansa Lodge.

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

Located in Rainham in Essex, Hansa Lodge is a 5 bedroom residential service for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties of the job

• 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...

• 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 peoples 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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 days, nights and, weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hansa Lodge.

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

Located in Rainham in Essex, Hansa Lodge is a 5 bedroom residential service for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every 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...

• 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 peoples 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.

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.