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Job summary
We are looking for confident Support Workers 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 Thornfield Grange.
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 description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week in Thornfield Grange with Adult with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.
Working shifts of 10am - 10pm, 7.45am to 8pm and night shifts if required, inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas).
Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.
Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.
The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities.
Your Day-to-Day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An 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 independenceWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you
£13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
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
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
DBS paid
NHS and blue discount
24 hours free GP helpline
On site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)