Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare ,
Bishop Auckland, Durham
Salary: £8.50 per hour

Overview

Care & Support Worker Cygnet Health Care have 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. We are looking for a professional, ambitious and confident care & support worker. A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals. Support workers with interests in care, responsibility & new challenges are encouraged to apply. If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to talk to you Your Day-to-Day… You’ll be working 40 hours a week in our residential home. Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults living with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have complex behaviours, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and 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 and clean environment for all You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89681716