Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Redmarley (Cygnet).

Job description

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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, compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Redmarley, a specialist residential service with nursing in Redmarley, Gloucestershire.

Due to the rural location of Redmarley, candidates must be able to drive and have access to suitable transport.

Redmarley is a specialist residential service with nursing, designed to support adults with mental health conditions and other complex needs. The nurse-led team provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic home environment where people are supported to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.

The service supports people to build independence, confidence and community involvement, including developing life skills, accessing education, hobbies, therapeutic activities and local community facilities. At Redmarley, every day is focused on helping people feel safe, respected and empowered.

About the Role

Youll be working full time, 42 hours per week (days or nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Redmarley. As a Support Worker at Redmarley, youll provide physical, emotional and practical support, helping individuals to feel safe, valued and empowered. Youll work as part of a skilled, supportive and nurse-led team to deliver person-centred care in a therapeutic residential setting.

Your day-to-day res ponsibilities will include:

Offering enhanced care using a flexible, person-centred approach

Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support

Learning about each individuals specific needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way

Assisting with medical and welfare needs

Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required

Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries

Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for all

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines

Supporting people to work towards personal goals and community involvement

Working closely with colleagues, nurses and wider professionals to deliver outstanding care

What Were Looking For

We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and committed to making a difference.

Genuinely driven with a desire to improve peoples lives

A confident and compassionate communicator

A good team player

Sensitive, intuitive and respectful

Energetic and motivated to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence

Able to work positively with people with mental health conditions and complex needs

Able to drive due to the location of the service

Previous experience in care, mental health, support work, healthcare or residential services can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important.

Why Cygnet?

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

£13.25 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months service

Full-time hours, 42 hours per week

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

E mployee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

The opportunity to build a meaningful career in health and social care

A supportive team environment where your work makes a real difference

If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you. Join Cygnet Redmarley as a Support Worker in Gloucestershire and help people with mental health conditions and complex needs live more independent, fulfilling lives.

Apply now to start your career with Cygnet.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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About the organisation

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Person specification

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