Support Worker - Days

Cygnet Health Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking a confident Support Worker dedicated to delivering outstanding care. You will work 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of those in care. The role includes supporting individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Competitive perks, including flexible working options and various discounts, are available.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to create a trustworthy environment.
• Passion for empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication skills

Sensitivity

Team player

Ability to provide emotional support

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.