Support Worker post at Lowry House, a specialist residential service run by Cygnet Health Care for people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. The work centres on daily physical and emotional support, assisting with medical and welfare needs, safeguarding, and helping people take part in community life and build their independence. It is full time at 42 hours a week, worked as 12-hour day shifts with alternate weekends on a two-week rolling rota. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide physical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement to people in care
- Learn each person's needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with and report on medical and welfare needs
- Safeguard people in care
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for everyone
- Support people to access the community, including work, college, hobbies, days out and holidays
- Support people to grow, develop and learn through tasks such as cooking and cleaning
- Offer enhanced, person-centred care with a flexible learning approach
- Work with people to identify their strengths, abilities and preferences
- Promote independence and community integration
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Good team player
- Sensitive and intuitive approach
- Ability to create a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
- Supporting people to build their independence
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives
- Confidence and a passion for delivering outstanding care
What’s offered
- Pension scheme
- Professional development and an apprenticeship scheme
- NHS blue light card and employee discounts
- Rewards gateway with vouchers for shopping and everyday purchases
- Private health cash plans
- Free confidential mental health support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
