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Support Worker

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Job summary

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 Cygnet Wallace Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £25,792 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP9FC0B980

Job locations

Dundee City, Dundee, Scotland

DD3 9AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking for support workers to join our team working at Wallace Hospital. If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with Learning Difficulties, Complex Behaviours or under Mental Health Care in a specialist complex care service setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Wallace Hospital is a 10-bed specialist residential complex care service supporting adults over the age of 18 with Learning Difficulties, Complex Behaviours or under Mental Health Care located in Dundee (DD3 9AG) in Downfield.

What Cygnet Offer:

Up to £12.40 Per Hour, Full Pay Review after 12 months. Free Meals during shifts, Free parking onsite. Free PVG. NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway Fully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks. Contributory pension scheme

What you will need:

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach Strong Communication Skills Able to work as part of a team Ideally, previous experience working within a similar care environment

About the Role:

Working both days (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and nights (07:45 pm to 08:00 am) Full-Time (42-Hours) or Part-Time (36-Hours) contracts available Working two weekends a month Helping to promote resident independence Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities Completing residents records to help monitor health and overall well-being

If this sounds like an opportunity you want to explore, please apply above using the 'Apply Now', button.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking for support workers to join our team working at Wallace Hospital. If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with Learning Difficulties, Complex Behaviours or under Mental Health Care in a specialist complex care service setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Wallace Hospital is a 10-bed specialist residential complex care service supporting adults over the age of 18 with Learning Difficulties, Complex Behaviours or under Mental Health Care located in Dundee (DD3 9AG) in Downfield.

What Cygnet Offer:

Up to £12.40 Per Hour, Full Pay Review after 12 months. Free Meals during shifts, Free parking onsite. Free PVG. NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway Fully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks. Contributory pension scheme

What you will need:

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach Strong Communication Skills Able to work as part of a team Ideally, previous experience working within a similar care environment

About the Role:

Working both days (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and nights (07:45 pm to 08:00 am) Full-Time (42-Hours) or Part-Time (36-Hours) contracts available Working two weekends a month Helping to promote resident independence Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities Completing residents records to help monitor health and overall well-being

If this sounds like an opportunity you want to explore, please apply above using the 'Apply Now', button.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee City, Dundee, Scotland

DD3 9AG


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Dundee City, Dundee, Scotland

DD3 9AG


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Inderjit Grewal

VP9FC0B980.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

07 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £25,792 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP9FC0B980

Job locations

Dundee City, Dundee, Scotland

DD3 9AG


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