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Senior Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care

Widnes

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Widnes. This role involves providing compassionate support, leading teams, and ensuring the well-being of service users. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in healthcare settings and a strong desire to make a difference in people's lives. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee discount savings
Flexible working
Opportunities for further learning
Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare or support setting.
  • Proven team leadership skills.
  • Ability to support individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

  • Support management and team members in day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure effective allocation of duties.
  • Provide guidance and emotional support to service users.
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Healthcare experience
Team leadership
Compassionate support
Strong communication
Job description

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Cygnet Paddocks is our all-male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

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 Paddocks.

Working rota includes working six weeks of day shift and four weeks of night shift. On a weekly basis rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am - 8.30pm and 8pm - 8.30am.

The individually designed wards will replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

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.

Your day-to-day
  • Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
  • 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? We\'ll offer you
  • 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
  • Experienced in a healthcare or support setting for a minimum of 2 years
  • Experienced in team leadership skills
  • Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs in a compassionate and person-centred manner
  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people\'s lives
  • A strong 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.

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.

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