Support Worker - Female

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Female Support Worker for a full-time position to deliver outstanding care in a high-dependency complex care service. You will work various shifts, making a difference in the lives of patients. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a passion for helping others, and be sensitive to individual needs. The position comes with flexible working conditions and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to provide a trusting environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy and sensitivity

Job description

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Views.

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 confidentFemale Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working42hours a week(you will be required to work a shift pattern including a mixture of day shifts, night shifts and weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Views.

Cygnet Views is a 9 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

*Due to occupational needs, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

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.

• 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
• 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.