Support Worker (Days)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wombwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts with NHS blue light card and

perkbox vouchers

Private health cash plan

Free confidential mental health.

Apprenticeship scheme for further学习

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching, appraisal and expert

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a dedicated support worker at Dove Valley Mews, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role focuses on personal, physical and emotional support, with careful welfare reporting and safeguarding to help residents participate in daily activities and community life.

You will work 42 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, following a two-week rolling rota that includes alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently where needed.
• Genuine empathy and intuitive approach to support.
• Encourages residents to make choices and regain independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, physical and emotional support to residents.
• Record medical and welfare needs and report appropriately.
• Safeguard residents and ensure a safe environment.
• Help residents access the community for work, education, and activities.
• Assist with tasks such as cooking and cleaning to promote independence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good team player

Sensitive and intuitive approach

Supports independence and empowerment

Job description

Cygnet Health Care is recruiting a support worker for Dove Valley Mews, a residential service for adults with a learning disability and complex needs, some of whom display behaviours that challenge. The work centres on personal, physical and emotional support, medical and welfare reporting, safeguarding, and helping residents get into the community and take part in everyday tasks. The post is full time at 42 hours, worked as 12-hour day shifts on a two-week rolling rota that includes alternate weekends. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Give enhanced care using a flexible, learning-led approach to each resident
• Offer physical and emotional guidance and encouragement
• Learn each person's specific needs and support them in the most suitable way
• Assist with and record medical and welfare needs
• Safeguard residents
• Keep the environment safe and clean
• Support people to access the community for work, college, hobbies, days out and holidays
• Help residents grow and learn through tasks such as cooking and cleaning

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive approach
• Supports people's independence and empowers them to make choices

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Discounts with free NHS blue light card and perkbox vouchers
• Private health cash plan
• Free confidential mental health support
• Apprenticeship scheme for further learning
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision
• Cycle to Work scheme