Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.91 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.91 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, WA8 5UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-1406 |
Summary
We are looking for confident Senior Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks. Working rota includes working 6 weeks of day shift and 4 weeks of night shift. On a weekly basis rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am - 8.30pm and 8pm - 8.30am. Cygnet Paddocks is our new specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service will provide a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation. The service is now open and accepting referrals. The individually designed wards will replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team. 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 Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely 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 and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We'll 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 You are Experienced in a healthcare or support setting for a minimum of 2 years Experienced in team leadership skills Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs in a compassionate and person-centred manner Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives A strong 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.