We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Redlands.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a confident 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 Redlands.
You will be working shifts: 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking nights 7pm - 7am.
Based in Darlington, County Durham, Redlands supports individuals who are living with a learning disability and complex needs, and can also support those with associated mental or physical health needs.
Job responsibilities
* 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
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* 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.
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.
£12 an hour increasing to £12.25 Post Probation.
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