Support Worker (Days)

NHS Jobs; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Full-time hours

Job summary

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. As a Support Worker, you will form meaningful relationships, learn individuals' needs, and provide physical and emotional support.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week, days only, with alternate weekends. No previous health or social care experience is required; full training, development and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• No previous health or social care experience required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? Cygnet Group is seeking caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Days Support Workers at The Old Vicarage.

You don't need previous experience in health or social care to apply. If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support others, we'll provide you with the training, development and ongoing support needed to build a successful career in care.

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. Our dedicated team helps individuals develop life skills, build confidence, increase independence, and engage with their local community.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, learn valuable skills, and make a lasting impact on the lives of the people we support.

Whether you're starting your first career, returning to work, or looking for a change from retail, hospitality, customer service or another industry, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin a rewarding journey in healthcare.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week (DAYS ONLY), including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Youre 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour Increasing to £13.45 after 3 months
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• 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

Requirements

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.