Job summary
We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.
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 description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Thornfield Grange can provide you with exciting opportunity, working 42 hours per week. Shift hours are 8am - 8pm and 8pm - 8am. Rota includes working alternate weekends.
Due to a genuine contractual need, we are looking for drivers with a clean UK driving licence of at least two years for this vacancy.
Shifts are on a rolling rota which will provide you with opportunity to plan a positive work life balance. There are also opportunities to work a range of these shifts depending on your circumstances which can be discussed and negotiated at interview stage.
Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You'll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
3. Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
8. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
9. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
10. Regular coaching & appraisal
11. Expert supervision & peer support
12. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
You are
13. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
14. An excellent communicator & a good team player
15. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
16. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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