Support Worker

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 confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Meadow Mews.

Youll be workingfull-time 42 hours a week,12-hour shifts, days & nights,including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our careatCygnet Meadow Mews.

Meadows Mews is an enhanced community residential service for men with neuropsychiatric or neurodegenerative conditions, who may have behaviours that challenge alongside additional social and complex needs.

Meadows Mews acts as a transitional service from inpatient rehabilitation for those individuals who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway but now require the ability to return to the community; where participation in both social and domestic activities is vital for their quality of life and long term future in the community.

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

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• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

• Support with all aspects of care including personal care

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £12.60 - £13.10 Per Hour

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & peer support

• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Experienced Support Worker with over 6 months of experience with complex care needs

• 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

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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

Tipton

DY4 7JA

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)