Support Worker, Mental Health

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.

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

You’ll be working 42 hours per week (day shifts), 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…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 allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.25ph increasing to £13.45ph after 3 months service

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

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.

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.

What next?

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

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