We are looking for a confident Day Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts (Day Shifts), including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews.
Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome-focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.
We encourage and enable the individuals 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.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support, and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.
Main duties of the job
* 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 and report on medical & welfare needs
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Day Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts (Day Shifts), including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Dove Valley Mews.
Dove Valley Mews is a residential service providing outcome-focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.
We encourage and enable the individuals 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.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support, and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.
* 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 and report on medical & welfare needs
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
* Opportunities for further qualifications and training
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching & appraisals
* Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support, and much more
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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Please refer to the job description above
* 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, 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.
£12.60 an hour, rising to £12.85 post-probation (£28,005 pa)
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