Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential service provider in Sheffield is seeking a Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding care for adults with learning disabilities. This full-time position offers 42 hours a week, focusing on enhancing the lives of service users through person-centred support. The ideal candidate is empathetic, a good communicator, and passionate about empowering individuals. Competitive benefits include flexible working hours and employee discounts.

Benefits

Shopping and travel discounts

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Sensitive and intuitive in understanding patients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Overview

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days Only 8am-8pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Fields.

The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

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.