Day Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: From £8.50 to £8.65 per hour

Overview

Location Marion House (Conifers Step Down), 5 Central Avenue, Borrowash, Derby, DE72 3JZ Salary £8.50 per hour (£8.65 After Probation) Hours Full Time Closing date 21/03/2020 Choose a career that inspires people. Progress your career as a valued member of one of the most respected and supportive teams in the healthcare sector. In helping us deliver outstanding healthcare you’ll be making a real difference to residents and their families every single day, with support from the organisation and your colleagues every step of the way. Located in Borrowash, Derby, Marion House is a new specialist 5 bed residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with autism, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We are currently recruiting for a full time support worker to work as part of a rota and provide guidance, support and encouragement to our residents and help maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our residents first. In this role you’ll: • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our residents • Work in the residential area, providing guidance and encouragement to residents through physical and emotional support • Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for our residents to live in, which will involve undertaking some domestic duties and complying with policies and procedures • Assist residents with their medical and welfare needs and report as required • Safeguard residents • Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way We're looking for people who have: • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player • The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the residents • A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives • Any previous care/support work experience with a similar client group is desirable In return we’ll offer you: • Opportunity for overtime • Employee discount scheme • DBS paid • Regular coaching and support • Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme • Free meals on duty Hours: 42 hours per week, 12.5 hour shifts on a rota basis. 7:45 am - 8 pm Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check This job was originally posted as www.caterer.com/job/89670303