Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Tendring; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tendring is seeking a dedicated Support Worker. The role requires working 40 hours a week, offering enhanced care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Applicants must be driven, flexible, and possess a valid UK driving license. Competitive hourly pay ranges from £12.60 to £12.85, with additional employee perks including discounts and support services.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunity

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK driving license.
• Candidates must be female due to occupational requirements.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about empowering independence

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, including days, nights and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Ducks Halt.

The successful candidate will require a valid UK driving license as operating the company vehicle is a requirement within this role.

Due to 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 excellent career prospects whilereaping 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.

Cygnethas 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.

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.60 To: £12.85 per hour