Male Day Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Shopping discounts

Travel discounts

Leisure discounts

Flexible overtime

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Group is looking for a confident Day Support Worker to help thousands of people across the UK, at Chaseways in Sawbridgeworth. You will work 42 hours per week on day shifts, delivering outstanding care in a residential setting for adults with learning disabilities.

We welcome applicants who are genuinely motivated to make a difference; DBS-enhanced checks are required. The role offers competitive pay of £13.15–£13.45 per hour after probation, with employee benefits and career development

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with adult male service users
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Empathetic and energetic approach to care
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Safeguarding

Job description

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 Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working42hours a week(Day shift only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atChaseways

Located in the heart of the community in Sawbridgeworth, Chaseways is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with moderate / severe learning disabilities, who may have associated complex needs.

Due to the genuine occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept Male 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.
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• 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…£13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation.

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, serviceusers & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.