Senior Support Worker

About the role

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 Group are currently looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Heathers. You will be expected to work 42 hours a week (days, night shifts and alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. The Service: Cygnet Heathers is a 20 bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury. Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service user's neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties. 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 & administr ative 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: £14.23 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 Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice. 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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

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