Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking passionate support workers for Ranaich House in Dunblane. This rewarding role involves working full-time shifts to assist residents with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Candidates should have a caring approach, strong communication skills, and experience in a care environment is preferred. Cygnet offers competitive pay, free meals, and comprehensive training to support career development.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Free Meals

Free onsite parking

Fully Paid Training and Induction

28 Days Paid Annual Leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Working day and night shifts to provide care.
• Supporting residents in daily activities and promoting independence.
• Monitoring health and well-being of residents.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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

Ranaich House is a 14-bed specialist residential service supporting adults over 18 with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Physical Needs located in Dunblane FK15 0DR.

What Cygnet Offers:

• Travel Allowance Each Month
• Starting £12.76 per/hr during probation, £13.01 per/hr post-probation, and £13.23 per/hr after 18 months
• Free Meals during shifts, Free onsite parking, 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 support you in obtaining your SVQ Levels 2 and 3 after completing your probation period.

What you will need:

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience in a similar care environment (preferred)

About the Role:

• Working day shifts (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and night shifts (07:45 pm to 08:00 am)
• Full-Time (42 hours) contract available
• Working two weekends a month
• Supporting resident independence and assisting with daily activities
• Monitoring residents and reporting concerns
• Going out into the community with residents for activities
• Completing resident records to monitor health and well-being

If you are a carer with recent, relevant care experience and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply using the 'Apply Now' button above.