Overview

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We are looking for a confident 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 m
    ost 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 opportuniti

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