We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Beeches.
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 Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be working 42 hours a week, 12 hour day shifts from 7:45 to 20:00, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Beeches.
Beeches is a 12-bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable, and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You will 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
3. Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical and welfare needs
5. Report on medical and welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
1. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
2. Regular coaching and appraisal
3. Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
You are
1. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
2. An excellent communicator and a good team player
3. Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
4. Passionate about empowering and 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, and their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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