We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Long Eaton Day Services.
Main duties of the job
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday day shifts only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Long Eaton Day Service.
Long Eaton Day Services specializes in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
3. Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
1. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
2. Regular coaching & appraisal
3. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
You are
1. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
2. An excellent communicator & a good team player
3. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
4. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
We do not offer Visa Sponsorships.
This vacancy may close early due to a vast amount of applications.
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.
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