Cygnet Health Care is recruiting a support worker for Dove Valley Mews, a residential service for adults with a learning disability and complex needs, some of whom display behaviours that challenge. The work centres on personal, physical and emotional support, medical and welfare reporting, safeguarding, and helping residents get into the community and take part in everyday tasks. The post is full time at 42 hours, worked as 12-hour day shifts on a two-week rolling rota that includes alternate weekends. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Give enhanced care using a flexible, learning-led approach to each resident
- Offer physical and emotional guidance and encouragement
- Learn each person's specific needs and support them in the most suitable way
- Assist with and record medical and welfare needs
- Safeguard residents
- Keep the environment safe and clean
- Support people to access the community for work, college, hobbies, days out and holidays
- Help residents grow and learn through tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Good team player
- Sensitive and intuitive approach
- Supports people's independence and empowers them to make choices
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives
What’s offered
- Pension scheme
- Discounts with free NHS blue light card and perkbox vouchers
- Private health cash plan
- Free confidential mental health support
- Apprenticeship scheme for further learning
- Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision
- Cycle to Work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
