We are looking for a confident senior support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 42 hours a week, a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton Lodge.
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
This role is a MAT Cover position. It will be a minimum of 12-month contract.
You will be working 42 hours a week, a mixture of both days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton Lodge.
Broughton Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and a learning disability who may present with behaviours that challenge.
* 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 and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
* Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
* Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
* Safeguard.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
Why Cygnet? We offer you
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
* Regular coaching and appraisal.
* Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Recruitment referrals.
You are
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
* An excellent communicator and a good team player.
* Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment.
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
* Level 3 in social care preferred, but not essential.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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