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Support Worker @ Cygnet Health Care

Brant Broughton, LN5 0SLOnsiteFull-timePosted 15 days ago

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About this role

Job summary We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Main duties of the job Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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.

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.

Broughton Houseis a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Youll be working 42 hours a week, covering 12hrs shifts on a rolling 2 week rota following the below shift pattern;

Week 1 Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun (7.45am to 7.45pm)

Week 2 - Wed, Thurs (7.45am to 7.45pm)

Due to the remote location of the service and lack of public transport, applicants must be a driver or have own means of transport.

Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role and you must have over 12 months remaining on your current visa to be considered.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

Learn about individuals specific needs & ; provide help in the most appropriate way

Assist with medical & welfare needs

Report on medical & welfare needs as required

Safeguard

Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

£13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after 3 months

Paid training and Induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

free meals on duty

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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Person Specification

General Requirements Essential

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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

Brant Broughton

LN5 0SL

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

Skills

HealthcareNHSPermanent

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