Support Worker

Other

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

From £ 1 to 40

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 42.0

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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.

We are looking for a support worker to join our team at the Cygnet Grange.

Cygnet Grange is an 8 bed Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, care and treatment facility for those affected by acquired brain injuries. The service provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington's Disease, a caring and long term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

Your Day-to-Day…

You'll be working 42 hours a week in Cygnet Grange with Service Users with Acquired Brain Injury

£13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 after 3 months.

• 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.

What next?

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

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