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Bank Support Worker @ Cygnet Health Care

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZOnsiteFull-timePosted 23 days ago

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Job summary

We are looking for confident Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working bank shifts (days/nights/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 Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working bank shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

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.

Your Day-to-Day...

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn 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 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour) Regular coaching & support Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice DBS paid 24 hours free GP helpline Discounted Gym membership On site benefits including free meals NHS and blue light discounts Plus much morePlease 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

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

Skills

HealthcareNHSPermanent

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