Female Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tendring is looking for a confident Support Worker to provide outstanding care at a facility supporting adults with learning disabilities. The role involves flexible working hours and making a positive difference in the lives of service users. Candidates who are passionate about care and supporting independence are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to provide a trusting and stimulating environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic and supportive

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care for Cygnet Ducks Halt.

Based in the picturesque village of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, Ducks Halt supports adults who are living with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who have additional mental and physical health needs, and behaviours that may challenge.

You will be working 40 hours a week across days, nights and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Ducks Halt.

Due to service needs, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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.

Your day-to-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
• 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. In this role you\'ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.