We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (a mixture of day shifts, night shifts, and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (a mixture of day shifts, night shifts, and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Grange.
Cygnet Grange is an 8-bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, care, and treatment facility for those affected by acquired brain injuries. The service provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington's Disease, a caring and long-term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.
* 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
* Report on medical & welfare needs as required
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
* 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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Refer to job description above
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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