Job summary
We are looking for a confident full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kingsway South.
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 42hours a week, mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kingsway South, one of our Supported Living Services inWarrington.
We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step down placement within their local community.
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. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
3. Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
8. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
9. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
10. Regular coaching & appraisal
11. Expert supervision & peer support
12. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
13. Recruitment referrals
You are
14. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
15. An excellent communicator & a good team player
16. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
17. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. There may be limited posibility for sponsorship for this role but is not guaranteed.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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