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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