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Support Worker @ Cygnet Health Care

South yorkshire, S70 4PLOnsiteFull-timePosted 26 days ago

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Job summary

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 and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar House.

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. 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 theres 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 a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week(Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar House.

Cygnet Pindar House is our 22 bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment service for men affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntingtons Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll 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.

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 wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independence.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

£13.15 Per HourAn opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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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

South yorkshire

S70 4PL

Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

HealthcareNHSPermanent

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