Support Worker

Cygnet; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Colchester is seeking a Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in a residential setting. The role includes providing guidance and medical assistance, with a focus on empowering service users. Successful candidates will join a team that values impactful care and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empowerment and support

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 40.25 hours per week, including night shifts (7:30pm to 7:45am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Gables, Colchester. The Gables is a specialist residential service supporting people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for those who require round the clock care and support. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do.

Note: Due to a genuine occupational requirement of this service, we are currently only able to accept female applicants for this role.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications & attributes

• 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.

Why Cygnet?

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

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.