Senior Support Worker (FTC)

Cygnet Health Care; Elston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Elston is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide exceptional care to adults with autism and learning disabilities. This full-time position involves various supportive duties while promoting independence and community integration. Candidates must be passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Excellent career prospects and numerous benefits await in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working hours

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication skills and good team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive, with energy to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in daily tasks.
• Ensure effective and safe allocation of duties.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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

You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week, day shifts only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.

Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity.

Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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
• Recruitment referrals

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

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.