We are currently recruiting for a full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work in specialist residential service for adults with autism and moderate to severe learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge.
As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week, mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Marion House.
Marion House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and moderate to severe learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
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.
Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role
Your day-to-day
* Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users’ care plans.
* Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
* Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
* Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
* Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
* Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
* Work within Safeguarding guidelines
* Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.
We're looking for people who have:
* Previous inpatient mental health experience in a secure setting
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
* The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
* A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
* A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
* NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential
In return we’ll offer you:
* Paid training and Induction
* Regular coaching and support
* NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
* Company pension scheme
* Company paid Life Assurance scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
* Health Cash Plan
* Subsidised meals on duty
* Recruitment referrals
* For further details on all our benefits, please visit
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .