Support Worker

Cygnet; Elton; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Overtime

Coaching and appraisal

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across multiple sites. You will work full-time (42 hours per week) delivering person-centred care that enables people to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

The role involves supporting residents with daily activities, safeguarding, and ensuring a safe and clean environment while working as part of a supportive team across Dean Grange, Milestones and related services.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred care
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication with colleagues and service users

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support for people across sites
• Offer physical and emotional support to individuals
• Learn about each person’s needs and assist appropriately
• Support with medical and welfare needs
• Report on welfare and medical needs as required
• Maintain a safe, clean environment

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

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 full time, 42 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care across Dean Grange and Milestones. Dean Grange is situated in Broadoak, Newnham. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Milestones is a specialist residential service in Cinderford. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

The people we support are encouraged and enabled to lead full and happy lives. They are supported to have more choice and control in their lives. Their strengths, abilities, and preferences are identified so that the care provided can be as person‑centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

The home is often used as a step‑down service from Broadoak, The Old Vicarage and Riverside House. The service can also accept external referrals.

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…

• £13.25ph increasing to £13.45ph after 3 months service
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisalExpert 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.

Cygnet has 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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