Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lockerbie is seeking a passionate Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them integrate into the community. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and employee discounts, making a positive difference in the lives of those in care.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime options

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to support service user independence.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

Responsibilities

• Support both management and team members in day-to-day running.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

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

You'll be working 40hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Trinity House.

Located in the heart of a residential community in Lockerbie, Trinity House is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team also support individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.

The team at Trinity House are focused on ensuring that people are part of their local community and can access education, employment and other opportunities to meet their needs. Individuals are supported at local paid and voluntary work placements, as well as at living and vocational skills courses at the local college.

The individuals at Trinity House may be stepping down from hospital provision or may need a more robust package of care than can be provided in supported living. They may also be on a journey towards a place of their own.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report 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

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 PVG check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.