Support Worker
- NHS
- Full Time
- Birmingham
- 24960.00 - 24960.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.
Main duties of the job
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42hours a week,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Ashbrook.
Ashbrook supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Your day-to-day
- Working both days & nights including alternative weekends
- 42 hours per week
- £12.00 rising to £12.50 per hour
- 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? Well offer you
- Free Parking
- Paid breaks
- Free DBS Check
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Reward Gateway
- Full Paid Training and Induction
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Breaks
- Contributory Pension Scheme
You are
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Bordesley Green
B9 5LY
