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Support WorkerinMansfieldinMansfieldPUBLISHED WED 16 OCT 2024

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ENHANCED DBSMENTAL HEALTHPENSIONWEEKEND

Cygnet Health Care

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge in Mansfield, working 42 hours per week across a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts. The role involves delivering exceptional care to 26 men with learning disabilities and complex needs, focusing on enhancing their quality of life through emotional and physical support. Responsibilities include assisting with medical and welfare needs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and reporting on individual care requirements.

Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills, be excellent team players, and have a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Cygnet offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits. As part of the selection process, candidates must complete an enhanced DBS check.

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Useful skills for a Support Worker:
To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
 


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