We are looking for a confident Part Time Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.
Our resident profile:
Adults from the age of 18+ years
Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic background
Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
May have communication challenges
May have associated complex needs
Hours:
We have 2 Part Time vacancies.
18 hours per week role working a mixture of days/nights.
24 hours per week role working 2 x 12 hour night shifts
Pay:
Support Worker Grade 1 (Must have at least level 3) – £12.53 per hour
Support Worker Grade 2 (Must have at least level 2) – £12.31 per hour
Support Worker Grade 3 (e.g. No NVQ) – £12.21 per hour
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 excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
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…
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
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.
