Female Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking an exceptional Female Support Worker in Darlington to provide high-quality care to individuals with complex needs. This full-time position involves working 42 hours per week, including shifts and weekends. The successful candidate will be a compassionate communicator dedicated to empowering service users and enhancing their independence. A competitive hourly rate plus benefits such as healthcare discounts, flexible working, and ongoing coaching will be offered, along with the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of those in our care.

Benefits

£12.60 per hour, increasing to £12.85 post probation

Flexible working

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings

Discounted gym membership

On site benefits including free meals

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to provide physical & emotional support.
• Experience in safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive & intuitive

Ability to empower service users

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 an outstanding Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 42 hours per week (days, nights, alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

You'll be working shifts: 7am – 7pm, 9am – 9pm, 10am – 10pm and waking nights 7pm – 7am.

Kensington Gardens in Darlington provides four tenancies, the service is focused on empowering individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

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
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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.

Cygnet has 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.

What next?

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

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