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Support Worker
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Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59-bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
We are currently recruiting Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
You’ll be working 43.75 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am – 8pm and 7:30pm – 8am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun / Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri) .
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Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this post
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your Day-to-Day…
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and 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 Work within Safeguarding guidelines Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
You are…
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 & varied environment Helping to empower & support service user independence.
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount scheme Recruitment referrals
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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