Support Worker

CYGNET; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Newton House in Blackpool (Lancashire) is seeking a confident Support Worker to help residents improve their lives through compassionate care. You’ll work 42 hours weekly, including days, nights and alternate weekends, in a high-support inpatient and community rehabilitation setting.

You'll provide physical and emotional support, assist with medical and welfare needs, report needs, and help promote independence while safeguarding residents in a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Empathy and ability to support individuals' needs

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
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all

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.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 (to include days, nights, and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Newton House.Cygnet Newton House offers both a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service and community rehabilitation (level 1) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.From admission, the team work with the men we support to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to support them to move on to the least restrictive environment for them. Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training.Located 1 mile from Blackpool centre, Cygnet Newton House benefits from being close to plenty of amenities. There are good public transport links in the area with regular buses to the beach and other popular locations – the bus stop is just outside the service.Your day-to-day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” schemeYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.Click the button to applyWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply