Job summary
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week, across a mixed shift pattern (days and nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fountains.
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 empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for confident experienced Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Fountains.
Cygnet Fountainsis rated'Outstanding' by CQC!
Cygnet Fountains is a high-dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.
The words Thank You dont begin to cover the gratitude our family feels towards you and every member of your amazing staff for the way you help and support our loved one. I would like to go on record and say you are all amazing and very special people to want to help the most vulnerable of society
As a Support Worker, youll be working 42 (Full-time)hours a week, across a mixed shift pattern(Days nights and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fountains.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-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? Well offer you
8. Starting salary of £12, rising to £ post 6 months probation, and £ after 18 months service with us.
9. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
10. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
11. Regular coaching & appraisal
12. Expert supervision & peer support
13. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
14. Recruitment referrals
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its 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.
You are
15. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
16. An excellent communicator & a good team player
17. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
18. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in the role please click apply or email KatieD
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