Support Worker

Medirest Signature; Retford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role comes with flexible working hours, opportunities for overtime, and perks that promote employee well-being. Ideal candidates should be excellent communicators and passionate about empowering users. A DBS check will be required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for overtime

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisals

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to learn and provide appropriate assistance to individuals' needs.
• Experience or willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with tailored learning approaches.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Energy to provide a stimulating environment

Passionate about user independence

Job description

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Beeches.

Beeches is a 12-bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development opportunities.

Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Offering enhanced care with a flexible learning approach tailored to each individual
2. Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
3. Learning about individuals' specific needs and providing appropriate assistance
4. Assisting with medical and welfare needs
5. Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
6. Safeguarding
7. Maintaining a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We offer:

• Flexible working hours with opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisals
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

You are:

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive, with the energy to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering and 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 over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.