Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Hexham seeks confident Support Workers to deliver outstanding care. Responsibilities include providing emotional and physical support, assisting with medical needs, and maintaining a safe environment. The role offers 24, 36, or 42-hour contracts and includes various perks. Successful candidates must be excellent communicators and passionate about service user independence.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Driven individual wanting to make a difference in people's lives.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional support.
• Willingness to learn about individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive & intuitive

Empowering service users

Job description

Overview

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

24, 36 or 42 hours contracts available. Working hours for day shift are 8am - 8pm and for night shift are 8pm - 8am; contract includes working alternate weekends.

Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs 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.

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.60 To: £12.85 per hour