Senior Support Worker

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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 a week (12 hour shifts, day shifts only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Beeches.

Beeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Your Day-to-Day…
You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day shifts only).
- 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 most 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.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

- Salary: £13.78 per hour
- Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
- Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
- Recruitment referrals
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.

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

What next?

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

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