Support Worker

CYGNET; Worsbrough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Employee discount savings

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Flexible working

Job summary

CYGNET Oaks is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join our 35-bed service in a high-support inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will work across days, nights and weekends, delivering compassionate care and supporting individuals toward independent living with the MDT.

DBS check is required, and we offer excellent development opportunities and staff discounts. The role provides flexible hours and an opportunity to make a tangible difference daily, with structured coaching, supervision

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player who can collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all 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 and report on them as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Good team player

Empathetic

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 care.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Oaks.Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.Depending on the individual’s level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;Lodge – this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure serviceHouse – a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The Lodge also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).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 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 careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 Per HourFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” schemeYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply