Support Worker

Cygnet; Broad Oak; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Support Worker for our Broadoak site in Newnham, Gloucestershire. You will deliver person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, working 42 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include applying a flexible learning approach, providing physical and emotional support, and reporting on welfare needs. DBS check is required; DBS clearance ensures safeguarding and safety within our teams.

Qualifications

• DBS/CRC check required.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Empathy and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Person-centred approach

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.

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

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broadoak.

Broadoak is a specialist residential service in Newnham, Gloucestershire. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

At Broadoak we encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with each person to find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person‑centred to each individual as possible.

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…

• £13.25ph increasing to £13.45ph after 3 months service
• 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.