About this role
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 (Nights Only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dene Brook.
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 confidentCare & Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
Youll be working full time42hours a week,12hour shifts, including alternate weekends (4 shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), nights only,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dene Brook.
Dene Brook is a specialist residential service in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism and behaviours that may challenge.
We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - youll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the p eople in our care
Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
Safeguard
Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning
You 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
Able to empower & support service user independence
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 per hour after three months (£29,435.70 first year), rising to £13.70ph after 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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role y oull have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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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
Rotherham
S65 3QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)