Support Worker

Cygnet; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime options

Coaching and appraisal

Cycle to Work

Free meals on site

Job summary

Cygnet’s specialist enhanced residential service at Broughton Lodge in the UK is seeking a Specialist Day Support Worker. You will deliver enhanced care to adults with autism and learning disabilities, working 42 hours per week on day shifts (8 am – 8 pm) in a MDT with clinical teams.

The role offers ongoing training, an apprenticeship scheme, overtime options, coaching and appraisal, and site benefits such as free meals; successful candidates require an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to

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

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.

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker!

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, 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.

At Broughton Lodge, we aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.

Education

Depending on the individual’s level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision:

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 Day-to Day…

• 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

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

Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You…

• £13.45 per hour increasing to £13.75 per hour at 3 months and £14.00 per hour 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

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.