Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; North East, Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a passionate Support Worker. You will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with complex needs in a community-based setting. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment, with various perks including learning programs and discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning through apprenticeships

Flexible working and overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Drive to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy for a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in day-to-day service operations.
• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

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

You'll be working 36 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet River View.

This is an enhanced community residential service for men with neuropsychiatric or neurodegenerative conditions in Darlington, who may have behaviours that challenge alongside additional social and complex needs.

River View acts as a transitional service from inpatient Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation for those individuals who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway but now require the ability to return to the community; where participation in both social and domestic activities is vital for their quality of life and long-term future in the community.

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

• 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 DBS 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.