About this role
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 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 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 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 drive n to make a difference in people’s 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.
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 • Recruitment referrals • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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