Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression

Coaching and supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Derby is seeking a Support Worker to provide day-to-day physical, emotional and welfare support for people in care on a rotating 38.5-hour week. The post covers Litchurch Ward, Wyvern Unit and Alvaston Ward, with two weeks of days and two weeks of nights.

An enhanced DBS check is required. You will deliver flexible, person-centred care, learn each resident’s needs, assist with medical and welfare needs, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced, flexible care to people in care
• Give physical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement
• Learn each person's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard people in care
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent communicator

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Empower independence

Motivation to help others

Job description

Support Worker post at Cygnet Hospital Derby, a low secure and mental health rehabilitation service run on the Recovery Model. The work centres on day-to-day physical, emotional and welfare support for people in care, including safeguarding and keeping the environment safe. Hours total 38.5 a week on a rota alternating two weeks of days and two weeks of nights, spanning Litchurch Ward, the Wyvern Unit and Alvaston Ward. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Provide enhanced, flexible care to people in care
• Give physical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement
• Learn each person's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard people in care
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence and a passion for delivering outstanding care
• Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives
• Excellent communicator
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive
• Passion for empowering and supporting service user independence

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• Regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts
• NHS and blue light discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 24-hour free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership, free eye tests and free on-site meals