Support Worker

Cygnet; Llandeilo; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Support Worker to provide outstanding care at their Supported Living Services in Wigan. The role involves working 42 hours a week, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, and requires proficiency in Punjabi and/or Urdu.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning with apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings & 'Cycle to Work' scheme

Qualifications

• Able to speak and understand Punjabi and/or Urdu.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• An excellent communicator & a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Abram, Wigan , Greater Manchester , England
WN2

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care, to join us at Cygnet.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 8am to 8pm, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Warrington Road, one of our Supported Living Services based in Wigan.

***The successful candidate MUST be able to speak Punjabi and/or Urdu due to the communication needs of a potential placement***

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step down placement within their local community.

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

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care, to join us at Cygnet.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, 8am to 8pm, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Warrington Road, one of our Supported Living Services based in Wigan.

***The successful candidate MUST be able to speak Punjabi and/or Urdu due to the communication needs of a potential placement***

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step down placement within their local community.

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
• Recruitment referrals

You are...

• Able to speak and understand Punjabi and/or Urdu
• 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.

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