Female Support Worker - Days Only

Cygnet; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential service is seeking a Female Support Worker in Poole, aiming to deliver outstanding care. You'll provide daily support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities, ensuring a safe and empowering environment. The role offers £12.86 to £13.36 per hour, flexible working, and opportunities for further learning. Ideal candidates should be communicative, empathetic, and driven to enhance quality of life for service users.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for further training

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive, capable of creating a trusting environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker working Days Only with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Amberwood.

You'll be working days only, working 42 hrs per week, covering weekdays and weekends.

*Due to the occupational needs and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

The Service:

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person's specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Your day-to-day as a Support Worker...

• 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...

• £12.86 to £13.36 Per Hour
• 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

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.