Female Support Worker (Acting Senior Support Worker)
We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker (Acting Senior Support Worker) 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 Kensington Gardens.
Main Duties of the Job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
Job Responsibilities
You will be working 42 hours a week (12-hour shifts including alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens. Some shifts will be support worker shifts, and others will be senior support worker shifts, where you will work to lead the staff team, allocate duties, give medication and ensure the best quality of care for our service users. Situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington, this 4-bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge.
You will be working shifts:- 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm, and waking nights 7pm - 7am.
*Due to a genuine occupational need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.*
* Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
* Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
* 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 and report as required
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* 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 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 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.
Salary
£12 an hour, £12.81 per hour for acting senior support worker shifts.
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