Support Worker

Support Worker / Carer

Leicester, Leicestershire

From £ 1 to 40

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 40.0

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Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our team working at Cygnet Toller Road.

You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet.

Toller Road is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives

• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities and mental health

• An excellent communicator and a good team player

• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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

• S afeguard all patients

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary of £13.15 per hour

• Free Parking

• Free DBS Check

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card

• Reward Gateway®

• Full Paid Training and Induction

• Paid Annual Leave

• Paid Breaks

• Contributory Pension Scheme

If you are interest in this role apply now!

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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