Job summary
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll 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
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 a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll 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.
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.
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.
Your day-to-day
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
8. Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
9. 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? Well offer you
10. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
11. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
12. Regular coaching & appraisal
13. Expert supervision & peer support
14. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
15. Recruitment referrals
You are
16. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
17. An excellent communicator & a good team player
18. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
19. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
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