Support WorkerNHS

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Afon Las (opening early 2027).

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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, compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at our new service to open in early 2027, Cygnet Afon Las.

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible, person-centred approach
• Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learning about each individuals specific needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical and welfare needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as re quired
• Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries
• Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for all
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Supporting people to work towards personal goals and community involvement
• Working closely with colleagues, nurses and wider professionals to deliver outstanding care

What Were Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to improve peoples lives
• A confident and compassionate communicator
• A good team player
• Sensitive, intuitive and respectful
• Energetic and motivated to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence
• Able to work positively with people with mental health conditions and complex needs
• Able to drive due to the location of the service
• Previous experience in care, mental health, support work, healthcare or residential services can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important.

Why Cygnet?

• At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
• £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months service
• Full-time hours, 42 hours per week
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career in health and social care
• A supportive team environment where your work makes a real difference

Apply now to start your career with Cygnet.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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What next?

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

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.