Senior Support Worker

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

You'll be working 42 hours per week, working days only (including working alternate weekends). You will support in making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton Lodge.

Shift Pattern: Days (8 am – 8 pm)

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Broughton Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and a learning disability who may present with behaviours that may be of concern.

We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.

Depending on the individual’s level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision.

Your Day-to-Day…

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required

Support management in the day-to-day running of the service

Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities

Safeguard

Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are…

An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge

Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives

Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation

An excellent communicator & good team player

Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

Able to empower & support service user independence

Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills

NVQ level 3 qualified in Care (desirable)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

£14.23 per hour

Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice

24 hours free GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Free eye tests

NHS and blue light discount

On site benefits including free meals

Plus much more

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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