Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is looking for a confident Support Worker. You will work 42 hours a week at Cygnet Hope House, supporting adults with learning disabilities and additional mental health needs. Join us to make a positive impact and enjoy benefits like flexible working, coaching, and discounts.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference.
• Genuine communicator & good team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hope House.

Shift times 7.45am - 8pm and 7.45pm - 8am.

This is based in Hartlepool, Hope House supports adults living with a learning disability, including individuals who have additional mental and physical ill-health and behaviours that may challenge.

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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

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

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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.

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.