Female Support Worker

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in Tees Valley is seeking a confident Female Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. Working both day and night shifts, you will support management and team members while ensuring a safe environment for our residents. The ideal candidate is a driven communicator, passionate about empowering women dealing with neurological challenges. This position includes opportunities for further learning and flexible hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Confident individual with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and required energy to provide a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the service.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Attention to detail

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, (working both day and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Newham House.

Due to the genuine occupational need, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.

Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

Newham House is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.