Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; North East, Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional care to individuals with neuropsychiatric needs, empowering them to achieve independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. You'll work in a modern facility designed for recovery, offering both day and night shifts. The position promises excellent career prospects and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of those in your care. If you are driven, empathetic, and a great communicator, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and emotional support to service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

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

You'll be working 36 or 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Williams.

Cygnet St William's is a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington's Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern purpose built facility which has been designed specifically to provide a clinically led evidence based neuropsychiatric pathway for those individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment which engages our service users and offers them the opportunity to minimise their challenging behaviour and maximise their independence.

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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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

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.