Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Cherry Tree House is our brand new specialist 6 bed residential service opening in February 2020 and will provide outcome focussed care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

We are currently recruiting for permanent support workers to provide care and support to our service users ensuring individuals retain as much of their dignity and individuality as possible as well as being involved in the general activities of the home.

In this role you'll:

• 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 residents
• 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.
• Flexible to work 12 hour shift patterns on a rota basis including days and nights

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Full training and Induction
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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
• Free Parking and Free Meals

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

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