Support Worker
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Hexham, NE46 4JR |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 36467 |
Summary
We are looking for confident Day Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
We are offering 24, 36 and 42 hour contracts. We have day contracts and night contract available. Day shift working hours are 8am - 8pm and night shift working hours are 8pm - 8am, both contracts include working alternate weekends/
Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll 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.
Your day-to-day…
- 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 medical & welfare needs
- Report on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Day or night contracts available
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Recruitment referrals
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme