Support Worker

CYGNET; Braco; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free meals

Free parking

Free PVG

NHS discount card

Reward Gateway

Paid training and induction

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

CYGNET is hiring support workers to join Ranaich House, a 14-bed residential service in Dunblane, supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Physical Needs. You will work day and night shifts (42 hours) on a full-time contract, promoting independence and assisting residents with daily life.

We offer probationary rate, progression pay, free meals, parking, PVG, pension, and funded training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence and support daily living activities.
• Monitor residents and report concerns to senior staff.
• Attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities with residents.
• Complete resident records to monitor health and well‑being.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Team player

Care experience

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