About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton Lodge.
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 a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours per week, working days only (including working alternate weekends). You will support in making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton Lodge.
Shift Pattern: Days (8 am 8 pm)
Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off
Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off
Broughton Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and a learning disability who may present with behaviours that may be of concern.
We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.
Depending on the individuals level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision.
Your Day-to-Day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals in our care
Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the m ost appropriate way
Assist with medical & welfare needs & report as required
Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
Safeguard
Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
You are
An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
Genuinely driven to make a difference in peoples lives
Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
An excellent communicator & good team player
Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Able to empower & support service user independence
Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills
NVQ level 3 qualified in Care (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
£14.23 per hour
Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice
24 hours free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Free eye tests
NHS and blue light discount
On site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
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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
Macclesfield
SK11 0JG
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)