Female Support Worker — Care & Empowerment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

GP support line

Life assurance

Car lease discounts

Gym membership discount

Mortgage broker

Insurance cover

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cygnet in Darlington is seeking an outstanding Female Support Worker to provide compassionate care to service users with complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours. This is a part-time role (24 hours per week) with day, night shifts and alternate weekends at Kensington Gardens.

You will empower independence, work in a supportive team, and benefit from a robust apprenticeship scheme, regular coaching and appraisal, and a range of benefits

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Support independence and empower service users.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all service users.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Empathetic

Observant

Diligent

Job description

Cygnet in Darlington is seeking an outstanding Female Support Worker to provide compassionate care to service users with complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours. This is a part-time role (24 hours per week) with day, night shifts and alternate weekends at Kensington Gardens.

You will empower independence, work in a supportive team, and benefit from a robust apprenticeship scheme, regular coaching and appraisal, and a range of benefits