About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Shear Meadow.
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.
Shear Meadowis a community residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.
We are looking for aDay Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
As a Support Worker you will encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.
You will work 40 hours a week, covering 12 hour shifts from 8am 8pm on a rota basis and must have a have a full UK driving licence.
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
< li>£13.15 per hour
- Paid training and Induction
- Regular coaching and support
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/
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
- Have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 1 Year
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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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
Bourne End
HP1 2RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)