Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's 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, you'll 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.

You'll 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 people's 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? We'll 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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