Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Coaching & appraisal

Supervision & peer support

Cycle to Work

GP helpline

Gym membership discount

NHS/blue light discount

Free eye tests

Free meals on site

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Support Worker to join our specialist enhanced residential service at Broughton Lodge. You will deliver enhanced care to adults with autism and learning disabilities, working 42 hours per week on day shifts with alternate weekends.

You will join a clinical team and adapt care to individual needs. Successful applicants will experience DBS checks and have access to a range of benefits including apprenticeship opportunities, flexible working, and discounts, with

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine empathy and ability to support adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Willingness to learn and participate in apprenticeship schemes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
• Provide guidance and emotional support
• Adapt help to individuals' specific needs
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Flexible

Attention to detail

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment? You'll work 42 hours a week (days only and alternate weekends), making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviours.

Shift Pattern

• Days (8 am - 8 pm)
• Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off
• Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference

Your Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
• Provide guidance and emotional support
• Adapt help to individuals specific needs
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet?

• We'll Offer You £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 at 18 months
• Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with overtime options
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership
• NHS and blue light discount
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

You Are Genuinely driven to make a real difference An excellent communicator and team player Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.