Senior Support Worker

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Chesterfield is seeking a compassionate Senior Support Worker to deliver exceptional care at Cygnet Acer Clinic. You will work 42 hours weekly across various shifts, supporting individuals with mental health needs. The ideal candidate is driven, empathetic, and eager to contribute positively to others' lives, enjoying a range of professional development opportunities and employee perks.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Genuinely passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
• Becoming qualified through the company's apprenticeship scheme is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in daily service operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all's well-being.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Desire to make a difference

Job description

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

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 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

We are looking for a confidentSenior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week(Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

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.

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• To keep up to date with all communication/information systems.
• To support the preparation of review reports and attend reviews and other meetings as may be requested.
• To attend all training as required and be prepared to achieve qualifications appropriate to the role at any particular time as specified by the company.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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? Well 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.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

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.