Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

Cygnet Health Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in East Midlands is looking for a confident Support Worker for a 6-month FTC maternity cover. You will work 42 hours a week, making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and challenging behaviors. Ideal candidates are empathetic, excellent communicators and driven to support service user independence. Flexible working options and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator & a good team player.
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy and sensitivity

Problem-solving

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 elston house.

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 confident Support Worker (6 months FTC maternity cover)with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working42hours a week,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Elston House.

Elston House is an 8 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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.