We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days and Nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Fields.
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 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.
Job description
The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs. We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives.
Your day-to-day
* 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 offer you
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching & appraisal
* Expert supervision & peer support
* 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. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
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Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Yorkshire and Humber
S13 7PG
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