Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Lockerbie; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Trinity Lodge in Lockerbie is seeking a confident Support Worker to join a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will work full time (42 hours per week) across day or night shifts, helping residents with physical and emotional support in a safe, engaging environment.

The role involves learning individuals’ needs, providing appropriate support, and maintaining high standards of care, with DBS checks and ongoing supervision as part of a

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive and energetic to provide a stimulating environment.

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.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard the people we support.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

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.

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

You’ll be working full time 42hours a week (day shifts or night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Trinity Lodge.

This is a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team supports people who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.

Located in the heart of a residential part of Lockerbie, the service has an abundance of community-based activities and facilities. The people we support are encouraged to be involved in the local community as much or as little as they wish to be.

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.

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…

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Starting £13.45 per/hour up to £13.75 per/hour post probation.

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.