We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working part-time hours a week, a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Old Vicarage.
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 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 empowers 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 Part-Time Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have challenging behaviors and associated complex needs. We provide tailored care and support that promotes independence and community integration.
Adults from the age of 18+ years, including individuals with primary diagnoses of learning disabilities with challenging behaviors, mental illness, or forensic backgrounds, secondary diagnoses of personality disorder or autism, communication challenges, and complex needs.
Hours:
We have two part-time vacancies:
* 18 hours per week, working a mixture of days and nights.
* 24 hours per week, working two 12-hour night shifts.
At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.
Responsibilities include:
* Providing enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
* Offering guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
* Learning about individuals' specific needs and providing appropriate assistance.
* Assisting with medical and welfare needs and reporting as required.
* Safeguarding and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Why choose Cygnet? We offer you:
* Flexible working with opportunities for overtime.
* Regular coaching and appraisal.
* Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
You are:
* Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
* An excellent communicator and team player.
* Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment.
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing high-quality mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Please refer to the job description above.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be conducted to verify any previous criminal convictions.
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