Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a confident Support Worker to provide outstanding care within a 20-bed rehabilitation service. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts, offering opportunities for further learning and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have at least 6 months experience in complex care, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

Employee discount savings

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Experienced Support Worker with over 6 months of experience with complex care needs.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

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.

Skills

Experience in complex care needs

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Empathy and sensitivity

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full-time 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts, days & nights, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Heathers.Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.

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

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

Youll be workingfull-time 42 hours a week,12-hour shifts, days & nights, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our careatCygnet Heathers.

Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.

Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.

• 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
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Experienced Support Worker with over 6 months of experience with complex care needs
• 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

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

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.