Female Support Worker (Part Time)

Cygnet Health Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national healthcare service provider in Tees Valley is looking for a passionate Female Support Worker to provide outstanding care on a 24-hour weekly schedule, including shifts during days and nights. Responsibilities include offering emotional support, assisting with individual needs, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants must be empathetic, intuitive, and motivated to empower service users. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £12.60 per hour, with increases post-probation.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive & intuitive with energy to provide a trusting environment.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 24 hours a week (days,nights,alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2 864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 24 hours a week (12 hour shifts including alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

You'll be working shifts:- 7am - 7pm,9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking nights 7pm - 7am.

Situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington, this 4 bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

*Due to a genuine occupational need, 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every 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 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
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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.

What next?

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Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.60 an hour Increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation