Support Worker

NHS Jobs; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Trinity Lodge in Lockerbie is seeking a confident Support Worker who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. You’ll work full time (42 hours per week) with day or night shifts, making a positive difference to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The service focuses on individuals with behavioral challenges and associated health needs. We offer extensive discounts and benefits beyond standard pension schemes, plus opportunities for development and career

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to support independence.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Empathy

Willingness to undergo DBS check

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. We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be workingfull time 42hours a week(day shifts or night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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. Youll 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.

• 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 hel p 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?

• 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 peoples 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.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.