Senior Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working full time, 42 hours per week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Old Vicarage in Blakeney.

The Old Vicarage in Blakeney, Gloucestershire, is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Our focus is on enabling people to lead full, happy lives by empowering them with greater choice and control. We do this by working with each person to understand their unique strengths, abilities, and preferences, ensuring the care we provide is genuinely person-centred.

The service is made up of two houses: a main house with eight bedrooms and a separate Coach House with five bedrooms. All rooms are for single occupancy, and individuals have access to shared kitchens and lounges.

Your day-to-day…

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: £14.23 Per Hour
• 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

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

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

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What next?

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

Click the button to apply