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NHS Jobs; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave allowance 12.1%

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Discounts on shopping/travel/leisure

Job summary

Cygnet Old Leigh House in Leigh on Sea is seeking an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care. You will have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts to support men living with a learning disability and complex needs, including those with mental and physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Safeguarding awareness is important.
• Empathy and empathy-driven care are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Empathy

Job description

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 an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care. Youll have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts at Cygnet Old Leigh House. Old Leigh House supports men living with a learning disability and complex needs. The team can also support those who have mental and physical health needs, as well as behaviours that may challenge and a history of offending. 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.

Your 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?

• Salary: £13.00 per hour + 12.1% Annual l eave allowance
• 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 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.