Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care ,
Leicester, Leicestershire

Overview

Job Description

Situated in a leafy suburb of Leicester, Toller Road supports individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team can also support those with associated mental or physical health needs. Toller Road is a large three story semi-detached house with its own private garden situated on the outskirts of Leicester. Everyone at Toller Road has their own en-suite bedroom and they are encouraged and supported to personalise their rooms. There is a communal lounge and another open plan dining room and lounge area with access to the garden. 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... 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? Please click on the 'apply now' link below Join us! Employment Type: FULL_TIME