Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Wombwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wombwell seeks a passionate Care & Support Worker for full-time shifts. You will offer enhanced care and personalized support to adults with complex needs in a residential environment. Ideal candidates are driven individuals who excel in communication and teamwork, eager to empower service users toward independence. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, training opportunities, and wellness support. Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free NHS blue light card

Private health cash plans

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference.
• Ability to create a trusting and stimulating environment.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about supporting independence

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You’ll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12‑hour shifts, including alternate weekends, days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews.

Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person‑centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping 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 and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Salary: £12.60 per hour rising to £12.85 per hour post probation
• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more

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.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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