Senior Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to deliver outstanding care for adults with autism and learning disabilities. This role involves providing emotional and physical support, guiding individuals towards independence, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in care, be confident and driven to make a meaningful impact. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary: £13.78 per hour

Opportunities for further learning and career development

Flexible working with overtime options

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Wellbeing centre resources

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker with readiness for a new challenge.
• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Confident, assertive, and ambitious for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Confident communication

Teamwork

Empowerment and support

Organizational skills

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 confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts, day shifts only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Beeches.

Beeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required
• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
• An excellent communicator & good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence
• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Salary: £13.78 per hour
• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & 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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