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Cygnet Group; Kirkwhelpington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kirkwhelpington is looking for passionate Support Workers to deliver outstanding care in a specialist residential service. The role offers flexible contracts (24, 36, or 42 hours) with the chance to make a difference in individuals' lives. Responsibilities include providing emotional support and maintaining a safe environment. Benefit from excellent perks such as discounts and free meals while having the opportunity to further develop your skills.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Free meals

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Confident support workers with a passion for delivering care.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to create a trusting environment.
• Ability to empower and support service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Emotional support

Flexible learning approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. 24, 36 or 42 hours contracts available. Working hours for day shift are 8am - 8pm and for night shift are 8pm - 8am. The contract includes working alternate weekends. Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team supports individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. 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 making a difference to others every day. 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. Your day-to-day…

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
• 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

Why Cygnet? Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities for further learning with our apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site benefits including free meals and free on-site parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay (in addition to statutory pay)

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

About Us

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you\'ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Oaklands Northumberland, North East.