We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Ellen Mhor.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
This is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting up to 12 adults living with learning disabilities and complex needs, and who may have an autistic spectrum condition. The team also supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.
Job responsibilities
1. Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
2. Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
3. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
4. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
5. Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
6. Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
7. Safeguard and maintain a safe & clean environment for all.
All staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control and cleanliness policies and procedures and to report any problems regarding this to the manager. All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by this organisation.
Why Cygnet? We offer you:
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
* Regular coaching & appraisal.
* Expert supervision & peer support.
* Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
* Recruitment referrals.
You are:
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's 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 PVG check.
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.
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