Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN2 5RQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-1149 |
Summary
We are looking for a confidentSupport Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care, to join us atCygnet. Youll be working 42hours a week, 8am to 8pm, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Warrington Road, one of our Supported Living Services based in Wigan. ***The successful candidate MUSTbe able to speak Punjabi and/or Urdu due to the communication needs of a potential placement*** We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step down placement within their local community. 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? Well offer you 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 Able to speak and understand Punjabi and/or Urdu 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. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.