Support Worker

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 Hospital Colchester is a 59-bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

We are currently recruiting Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

Youll be working 43.75 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun / Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri) .

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this post

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 our service users, patients & residents

Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support

• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Work within Safeguarding guidelines
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
• You are
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

An excellent communicator and a good team player

Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

Helping to empower & support service user independence.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• What next?
• If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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