Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tees Valley seeks a dedicated Support Worker for a role that involves working with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll be working full-time on a rolling rota, ensuring a positive impact on residents' lives. Applicants should be compassionate, flexible, and eager to empower service users. The position offers a range of benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Able to provide physical and emotional support.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Work 42 hours per week on a rolling rota to support adults with learning disabilities.
• Provide help tailored to individual needs, assisting with medical and welfare.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Desire to empower service users

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 Hollyhurst.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Looking for an exciting opportunity...

Look no further than Hollyhurst, where we are currently seeking dedicated support workers to join our team.

Working 42 hours per week.We work on a rolling rota, giving you the opportunity to plan your work-life balance in advance.

Working shifts are 8am - 8pm and 8pm - 8am includes working alternate weekends.

As a learning disability residential service with nursing, we provide support to adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours. We take pride in making a positive difference to our residents' lives every day, and we're looking for passionate and caring individuals to join us in this important work.

At Hollyhurst, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work. From healthcare and financial benefits to shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, we're committed to helping you live a life with the correct balance.

Hollyhurst has recently been rated Good by the CQC. They have extensive links with local community facilities, host regular parties for families and they always strive to achieve 25 hours of activities each week.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity apply now to join our team and enjoy excellent career prospects while making a meaningful difference to others.

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

• 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? Well 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 peoples 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.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role, youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.