Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Brighouse is seeking a Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding care and support to individuals. You'll work in a supportive environment, providing emotional and physical assistance to our service users. The role offers flexible hours and career advancement opportunities, alongside competitive pay rates ranging from £12.67 to £13.05 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to provide emotional support.
• Willing to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and report on medical requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Passion for supporting independence

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse can support up to 21 men in a relaxed, calm and homely environment. The focus is on helping individuals increase their independence wherever possible through work and education, as well as social and leisure facilities, offering a slower stream rehabilitation service where needed.

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

• 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

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. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Salary / Benefits: From £12.67 to £13.05 per hour