Support Worker - High-Impact Care & Learning Needs

CYGNET; Dundee; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Discounts (shopping, travel, leisure)

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is seeking a confident Support Worker to join a 42-hour week, rotating day and night shifts. You’ll support individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, and various complex needs in a 18-bed high-dependency unit.

PVG check required; competitive benefits and career development on offer. Role involves providing physical and emotional support, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment while aligning with individual care

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Empathetic, patient and committed to supporting service users.
• Willing to undergo enhanced PVG check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is seeking a confident Support Worker to join a 42-hour week, rotating day and night shifts. You’ll support individuals with learning disabilities, with or without autistic spectrum disorder, and various complex needs in a 18-bed high-dependency unit.

PVG check required; competitive benefits and career development on offer. Role involves providing physical and emotional support, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment while aligning with individual care