Part Time Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a Part-time Support Worker at The Old Vicarage. The role is 24 hours per week, days only, providing care to adults with learning disabilities in a specialist residential setting.

You will offer physical and emotional support, learn individual needs, and help with medical and welfare needs. DBS clearance is required, with regular coaching and supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for residents.
• 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 residents and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

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.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Part Time Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at The Old Vicarage.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

This will be a part-time role. Working 24 hours per week on Days Only

Our resident profile:

• Men and Women over the age of 18
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs

You're day-to-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
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
• Increasing to £13.45 after 3 months
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support

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.

What next?

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