Support Worker - Days

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team. The role involves providing outstanding care to individuals with learning disabilities, working 42 hours per week. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be sensitive to individual needs, and be able to foster an empowering environment. The position offers competitive career prospects along with a range of perks including employee discounts and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Experience in providing physical and emotional support.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement to individuals in care.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Report on medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Ability to empower service user independence

Job description

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week which will be days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Adele Cottage.

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 working42hours a week which will be days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Adele Cottages.

Adele Cottages are 2 one-bed houses providing residential support for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We provide placements for adults who require a supportive home, with round the clock care. The aim of the service is to provide a pathway from Cygnet Sherwood Lodge and other hospitals back to community living.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

This role is days only working 12 hour shifts from 8 am - 8 pm.

• 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

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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.