Support Worker

Cygnet Group; East Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in East Bridgford is seeking a passionate Support Worker. You will provide care and emotional support, working collaboratively to enhance the lives of service users. The ideal candidate is driven, an excellent communicator, and dedicated to promoting independence. Competitive benefits and flexible shifts are offered at Cygnet Maple House.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to provide physical and emotional support.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Empowering and supporting service user independence

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 (day shifts 8am-8pm, night shifts 7.30pm-8.30am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Maple House.

Cygnet Maple House is our 16 bed highly specialised service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.

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

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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

• 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.

Cygnethas 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.

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