We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 44 hours a week which will be long night shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Healthcare.
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 responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
- Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support.
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
- Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
- Safeguard and maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
Your Day-to-Day
You’ll be working 44 hours a week at Cygnet Clynsaer.
£13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after 3 months probation.
Qualifications
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- Excellent communicator and a good team player.
- Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
- Helping to empower & support service user independence.
Benefits
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
- Flexible working with opportunity for overtime.
- Regular coaching & appraisal.
- Expert supervision & peer support.
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
- Recruitment referrals.
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
Due to the location, it is essential that you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle as there is no public transport available in the area.
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
General Requirements
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Person Specification
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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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