We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker - Days Only with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 42 hours a week, working Days Only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nightingale. Successful candidates for this role need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence for 2 years.
Nightingale is a 10-bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Main duties of the job
Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service. Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care. Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support. Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way. Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required. Safeguard and maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
Responsibilities and Requirements
* Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
* Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
* Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
* Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
* Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
What We Offer
* £14.13 rising to £14.56 Per Hour
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching and appraisal
* Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
* Recruitment referrals
Person Specification
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
* An excellent communicator and a good team player
* Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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