Support Worker

NHS; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dunblane is seeking a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in a specialist residential service. This full-time role involves helping residents with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Physical Needs. Requirements include a positive attitude and previous relevant experience. The position offers a salary structure starting at £12.76 per hour and includes perks such as free meals during shifts and paid training.

Benefits

Free Meals during shifts

Free parking onsite

Contributory pension scheme

Fully Paid Training and Induction

28 Days Paid Annual Leave

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant, or support worker.
• Caring approach and positivity towards residents.
• Ability to work full-time and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily life activities and promote independence.
• Monitor health and well-being, and report concerns.
• Help residents participate in community activities and outings.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Ranaich House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking forsupport workersto join our team working atRanaichHouse(Dunblane).If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs or Mental Health within a residential service setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Ranaich Houseis a 14-bed specialist residential service supporting adults over the age of 18 with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Physical Needs located inDunblane FK15 0DR.

What Cygnet Offer:

Starting £12.76 per/hr while on probation, £13.01 per/hr post probation, £13.23per/hr after 18 months

Free Meals during shifts, Free parking onsite. Free PVG. NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway Fully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks. Contributory pension scheme

We can support you with obtaining your SVQ Levels 2 and 3 after you complete your probation period.

What you will need:

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach Strong Communication Skills Able to work as part of a team Ideally, previous experience working within a similar care environment

About the Role:

Working both day shift (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and night shift (07:45 pm to 08:00 am) Full-Time (42 Hours) Contract Available Working two weekends a month Helping to promote resident independence Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities Completing residents records to help monitor health and overall well-being

So if you are a carer with recent, relevant care work experience and a desire to make a real difference in People's Lives.

If this sounds like an opportunity you want to explore, please apply above using the 'Apply Now', button.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.