Cygnet Health Care is recruiting bank support workers for ad hoc shifts at Cygnet Wast Hills, a service providing person-centred support to men with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The work centres on enhanced care that helps people progress through their care pathway towards greater independence. Shifts can be taken on days, nights, weekends or occasionally, so hours are chosen around availability. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide enhanced, person-centred care using a flexible learning approach for everyone in the service
- Work with the nursing team to meet therapeutic needs that support recovery
- Give physical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement
- Learn each person's specific needs and respond in the most suitable way
- Protect people's rights and dignity at all times
- Report medical and welfare needs as required
- Safeguard people in the service and visitors
- Keep a safe, clean environment
- Use new approaches to improve care
- Support people with acute mental health needs
- Pass concerns or information to qualified staff
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Good team player
- Sensitive and intuitive, with energy to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
- Passion for empowering and supporting service user independence
- Genuine drive to make a real difference to people's lives
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What’s offered
- Flexible working, with shifts chosen to suit availability
- Holiday allowance of 12.1% included in the hourly rate
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Employee discount savings
- NHS discount
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
