Senior 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 Group are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker (Days) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full-time, 40 hours a week, working Days Only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Old Vicarage.The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.We encourage and enable individuals we support to lead a full and happy life, working with them to discover their strengths, abilities, and preferences so that their care can be as person-centred as possible.The People We Support:Adults from the age of 18+ yearsIndividuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic backgroundIndividuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autismMay have communication challengesMay have associated complex needsYour day-to-daySupport both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £14.23 Per HourOpportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsYou areGenuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independencePlease note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possibleWhat next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyTPBN1_UKTJ