Male Day Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping, travel andLeis

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work

Flexible overtime

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a confident Day Support Worker to join Chaseways in Sawbridgeworth. You will work 42 hours a week on day shifts, delivering outstanding care to adults with learning disabilities in a residential setting.

As part of our team you will provide physical and emotional support, maintain a safe environment, and participate in DBS checks. Note: male applicants only due to occupational needs.

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with energy to provide a varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Responsibilities

• Help others improve and turn their lives around; be part of a nationwide care network
• Deliver day-to-day support with a focus on outstanding care
• Work 42 hours per week on day shifts at Chaseways, Sawbridgeworth
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment

Skills

Communication

Team player

Empathy

Person-centred care

Job description

We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week (Day shift only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at ChasewaysLocated 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.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

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 2864 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 theres no better feeling. Its 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.

Youll 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.

Youll 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.

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about indiv iduals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you£13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation.

• 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.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.