Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Support Worker to join their team. Situated in the beautiful village of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, this role involves working 40 hours a week on 12-hour shifts, providing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The successful candidate will have a valid UK driving license and will make a positive impact on the lives of their service users. Competitive pay of £12.60 per hour and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Independence in service users

Job description

We are looking for a confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care for Cygnet Ducks Halt.

Based in the picturesque village of Kirby-le-Soken, Essex, Ducks Halt supports adults who are living with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who have additional mental and physical health needs, and behaviours that may challenge.

You will be working40hours a weekworking 12 hour shifts during days (7am to 7:15pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atDucks Halt.

The successful candidate will require a valid UK driving license as operating the company vehicle is a requirement within this role.

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 whilereaping 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.

Cygnethas 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.

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.60 To: £12.60 per hour