Support Worker

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Support Worker in Wigan, where you'll deliver outstanding care to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working flexible hours. You must speak Punjabi and/or Urdu to meet communication needs. Enjoy opportunities for further learning and employee discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment referrals

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak Punjabi and/or Urdu.
• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Punjabi

Urdu

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a confident Punjabi and/or Urdu speaking Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 42 hours a week (8am to 8pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Warrington Road Supported Living Service.

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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference in their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care, to join us at Cygnet.

You will be working 42 hours a week, 8am to 8pm, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Warrington Road, one of our Supported Living Services based in Wigan.

***The successful candidate MUST be able to speak Punjabi and/or Urdu due to the communication needs of a potential placement***

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and behaviors that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Those interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are now ready for a step-down placement within their local community.

• 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 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
• Recruitment referrals

You are

• Able to speak and understand Punjabi and/or Urdu
• 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.