Support Worker

CYGNET; Braco; On-site; GBP 29,360 - 30,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free meals during shifts

Free parking onsite

PVG

Contributory pension

28 days annual leave

NHS discount card

Job summary

Cygnet is recruiting for a full-time Support Worker at Ranaich House in Dunblane. You will help residents with daily living, promote independence, and support health and wellbeing across day and night shifts, including two weekends per month.

Join a NHS-partnered residential service, with induction, training, travel allowance, meals on shift, and a contributory pension. SVQ support offered after probation. 28 days leave and PVG provided.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and caring approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence and daily living skills.
• Support residents in day-to-day activities and mobility.
• Monitor health and well-being and report concerns.
• Join residents on activities in the local community.
• Complete residents' records to track progress and care.
• Work shifts including days, nights and weekends.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet is looking for support workers to join our team working at Ranaich House (Dunblane). If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs or Mental Health within a residential service setting as part of the NHS partnership.Ranaich House is a 14-bed specialist residential service supporting adults over the age of 18 with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Physical Needs located in Dunblane FK15 0DR.What Cygnet Offer:Travel Allowance Each Month,Starting £13.45 per/hr while on probation, £13.75 per/hr post probation, £14.00 per/hr after 18 monthsFree Meals during shifts, Free parking onsite. Free PVG.NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward GatewayFully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks.Contributory pension schemeWe can support you with obtaining your SVQ Levels 2 and 3 after you complete your probation period.What you will need:Positive Attitude and Caring ApproachStrong Communication SkillsAble to work as part of a teamIdeally, previous experience working within a similar care environmentAbout the Role:Working both day shift (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and night shift (07:45 pm to 08:00 am)Full-Time (42 Hours) Contract AvailableWorking two weekends a monthHelping to promote resident independenceSupporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independenceMonitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managersGoing out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activitiesCompleting resident’s records to help monitor health and overall well-beingSo if you are a carer with recent, relevant care work experience and a desire to make a real difference in People's Lives.If this sounds like an opportunity you want to explore, please apply above using the 'Apply Now', button.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply