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, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.
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 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 confidentSenior Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working42 hours a week(Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.
Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.
Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.
Your Day-to-Day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs & report as requiredSupport management in the day-to-day running of the serviceUndertake supervisory & administrative responsibilitiesSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for all.
You are
An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challengeGenuinely driven to make a difference in peoples livesConfident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisationAn excellent communicator & good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentAble to empower & support service user independenceOrganised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
£14.23 Per Hour Opportunities to undertake further learning & career developmentFlexible working with opportunities for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsWellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & 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
S43 3DN
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)