Open Day - Support Worker
Ref: CYG19220

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Location
Elston House, NG23 5NP
Salary
£9.28 - £9.49 Per Hour
Hours
Full Time / Part Time /Bank
Closing date
Tuesday 12 October 2021

Cygnet are having an open day for all support workers or people wanting to become a support worker at our site in Newark! We offer full support and training for anybody who strives to make a difference in peoples lives. 

Venue: Elston House - Top Street Elston, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NP

Date: Tuesday 12th October 2021

Time: 10am until 4pm

Elston House is an 8 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. 

Your day-to-day…

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
  • Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with medical & welfare needs 
  • Report on medical & welfare needs as required 
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
  • Recruitment referrals

You are…

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
  • An excellent communicator & a good team player
  • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Due to recent legislation, any person entering our care homes after November 11th 2021, are required to be double vaccinated against COVID 19 before entering our residential sites, unless they can show a genuine medical exemption.   

If interested please apply below or forward your cv to amywatson@cygnethealth.co.uk

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.