Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working with overtime

Well-being centre

Job summary

Cygnet Alders Clinic in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide physical and emotional support to women with complex needs, working a 42-hour week across day and night shifts. The role includes assisting with medical needs, safeguarding service users, and maintaining a safe environment.

Successful applicants will join a supportive team, with opportunities for learning through the apprenticeship scheme and flexible overtime. DBS checks are enhanced for this role.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Genuine drive and desire to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for service users
• Provide guidance, encouragement and physical and emotional support
• Learn each individual's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard service users
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Create a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Help empower service users and support their independence

Skills

Excellent communication

Good team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Job description

Support Worker post at Cygnet Alders Clinic, a 20-bed rehabilitation service for women with personality disorder and complex needs, run by Cygnet Health Care. The role centres on giving physical and emotional support, helping with medical and welfare needs and keeping the environment safe and clean. Hours are 42 a week across a mix of day and night shifts, with flexible working and overtime available. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Offer enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for service users
• Provide guidance, encouragement and physical and emotional support
• Learn each individual's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard service users
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Create a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Help empower service users and support their independence

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Genuine drive and desire to make a real difference to people's lives

What’s offered

• Opportunity to undertake further learning through the apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Well-being centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice