Day Support Worker post at Elston House, a service run by Cygnet Health Care for people in its care. The role centres on giving physical and emotional support, meeting individuals' specific needs, helping with medical and welfare matters and keeping a safe, clean environment. Work is full time at 42 hours a week, on 12-hour day shifts only, with the option of overtime. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Provide enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for all service users
- Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
- Learn each individual's specific needs and help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
- Safeguard the people in your care
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
- Help empower and support service user independence
- Provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
What’s required
Experience
- Experience as a support worker
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Good team working
- Sensitive and intuitive approach
- Energy to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Genuine drive to make a real difference to people's lives
- Confidence and passion for delivering outstanding care
What’s offered
- Apprenticeship scheme for further learning
- Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Employee discount savings
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Wellbeing centre with exercise, recipes, and financial and mental health advice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
