Support Worker

Job description

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.

Cygnet is looking forsupport workersto join our team working atRanaichHouse (Dunblane).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 Disabilities, Complex Needs or Mental Health within a residential service setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Ranaich Houseis a 14-bed specialist residential service supporting adults over the age of 18 with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Physical Needs located inDunblane FK15 0DR.

What Cygnet Offer:

Travel Allowance Each Month,

Starting £12.76 per/hr while on probation, £13.01 per/hr post probation, £13.23per/hr after 18 months

Free Meals during shifts, Free parking onsite. Free PVG.NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward GatewayFully Paid Training and Induction, 28 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks.Contributory pension scheme

We can support you with obtaining your SVQ Levels 2 and 3 after you complete your probation period.

What you will need:

Positive Attitude and Caring ApproachStrong Communication SkillsAble to work as part of a teamIdeally, previous experience working within a similar care environment

About the Role:

Working both day shift (07:45 am to 08:00 pm) and night shift (07:4 5 pm to 08:00 am)Full-Time (42 Hours) Contract AvailableWorking two weekends a monthHelping to promote resident independenceSupporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independenceMonitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managersGoing out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activitiesCompleting residents records to help monitor health and overall well-being

So if you are a carer with recent, relevant care work experience and a desire to make a real difference in People's Lives.

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

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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

Dunblane

FK15 0DR

Employer's website

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