Support Worker

NHS Jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Reward Gateway

Training and Induction

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Breaks

Contributory Pension

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Toller Road in Leicester. You will work 40 hours per week, providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mental and physical health requirements.

You will be an excellent communicator and a caring team player, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. We offer full paid training, DBS check, and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a support setting with learning disabilities and mental health.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, reliable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all individuals in our care.
• Offer physical and emotional support to service users.
• Learn about individuals' needs and tailor assistance accordingly.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard all patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our team working at Cygnet Toller Road. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet. Toller Road is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs. We are looking for someone who is: Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities and mental health An excellent communicator and a good team player Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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
• S afeguard all patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet?

• Salary of £13.15 per hour
• Free Parking
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid BreaksContributory Pension Scheme

What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.