Female Support Worker

CYGNET; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health Cash plan

Free GP support line

Free life assurance cover

Car lease discounts

Discounted gym membership

Free mortgage broker and Insurance

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a Female Bank Support Worker for Kensington Gardens in Darlington. The role is 42 hours per week across day, night, and weekend shifts (7am–7pm, 8am–8pm, 10am–10pm, and nights 7pm–7am). The service supports individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours.

Applicants must be female due to service requirements. The package includes progression opportunities, a comprehensive benefits suite, and a DBS check as part of the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to varied care needs.
• Empathy and patience when supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Guide and encourage residents, promoting independence.
• Support with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Flexible learning approach

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.Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.Your Day-to-Day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independenceWhy 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 monthsAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & supportFree Health Cash plan24 hours free GP support lineFree life assurance coverFree eye testsCar lease discountsDiscounted gym membershipFree mortgage broker and Insurance coverPension schemeEmployee NHS – discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeSmart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply