About this role
Job summary We are looking for a confident Care Rehabilitation Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 38.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Woodrowe 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 Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service 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 seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team. This role involves supporting individuals in their recovery and daily activities within care home or home care settings at Woodrowe House.
Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.
We work on a 2-week rolling shift pattern, consisting of a short week working Wednesday and Thursday 08:00am-20:00pm and a long week working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 08:00am-20:00pm.
Your day-to-day
- To support and enable residents with personal activities (such as washing/bathing, dressing, toileting) as part of their day to day care and in line with written care plans, personal goals and wishes.
- To be driven by residents needs and wishes in supporting and enabling their participation in activities and pursuits of their choice.
- Maintain a tidy and clean environment
- To support residents, as per their care plans, to prepare, eat/drink, clear away meals, snacks and drinks.
- Help to ensure effective communication through out the team, by participating in meetings and bringing to the attention of a senior staff member anything that may have significant effect on the well-being of residents.
- To ensure confidentiality and data protection is maintained in all respects whether concerning, residents, staff members or the business of the home.
- Participate in training events, some of which are mandatory.
- To adhere to all policies and procedures within the home.
- Maintain working knowledge of resident care plans.
- Recognise the need for action in any event where a resident may be at risk of harm and raise the matter immediately with a senior member of staff.
- Comply with the homes requirements regarding effective documentation.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
You are
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
- An excellent communicator & a good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll 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
Markfield
LE67 9RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)