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Support Worker

Cygnet

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Overview

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling.
£13.45
per hour
Full time
(42 hours per week)
Trinity House, DG11 2DS

Key information

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

This is a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team supports people who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.

Located in the heart of a residential part of Lockerbie, the service has an abundance of community-based activities and facilities. The people we support are encouraged to be involved in the local community as much or as little as they wish to be.

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

About the role

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


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


Here at Cygnet, we are incredibly proud of our globally diverse team, all working together to help improve the lives of the people in our care every single day. We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Cygnet a better health and social care provider. Cygnet is an equal opportunities employer.

Requirements

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
  • An excellent communicator and a good team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
  • Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check