Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week (a mixture of day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge. At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. 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… Free meals on shift Free Parking Paid breaks Bluelight Discount on Major companies such as Apple, Alton Towers, EE and more. An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Enhanced maternity Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks 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 Health Care 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. Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.