Job summaryWe are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week, across a mixed shift pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fountains.Main duties of the jobAt 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.About usCygnet 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for confident experiencedSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Fountains.Cygnet Fountainsis rated'Outstanding' by CQC!Cygnet Fountainsis a high-dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.The words Thank You dont begin to cover the gratitude our family feels towards you and every member of your amazing staff for the way you help and support our loved one. I would like to go on record and say you are all amazing and very special people to want to help the most vulnerable of societyAs a Support Worker, youll be working42 (Full-time)hours a week, across amixed shift pattern(Days nights and weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Fountains.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.Your day-to-dayOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? Well offer youStarting salary of £12, rising to £12.25 post 6 months probation, and £12.50 after 18 months service with us.Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.You areGenuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.If you are interested in the role please click apply or email KatieDixon@cygnethealth.co.ukPerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to job description aboveDesirablePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressBlackburnBB2 1TUEmployer's websitehttps://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)