Support Worker

CYGNET; Dalton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Blue Light Card discounts

Perkbox vouchers

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join Dene Brook, a specialist residential service in Rotherham for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will deliver person-centred care, provide emotional and physical support, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role involves days-only shifts as part of a two-week rolling rota. The opportunity includes a competitive hourly rate with progression after probation, access to apprenticeship schemes,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and strong teamwork skills.
• Empathy and sensitivity in working with residents with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all service users.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to residents.
• Learn about individuals’ needs and assist in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Supportive care

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 Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (4 shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dene Brook.Dene Brook is a specialist residential service in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge. We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of workYour Day-to-Day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independence.An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 18 monthsAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply