Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team in Wigan. The role involves providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of service users while receiving excellent training and support.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment referrals

Qualifications

• Able to speak and understand Punjabi and/or Urdu.
• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, from 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. Some individuals may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are now ready for a step-down placement within their local community.

Your day-to-day

1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
3. Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll 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
• 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.