Healthcare Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care ,
Colchester, Essex
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We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working an average of 42 hours a week across days, nights and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Colchester. This is a 54 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs. At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 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... * Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme * Group Pension * NHS Discount * Expert supervision & peer support * Company paid Life Assurance scheme * Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks 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 Location Information Cygnet Hospital Colchester, is a 57 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs, and women with a diagnosis of personality disorder and complex mental health needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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