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Support WorkerinYorkshire and HumberinYorkshire and HumberPUBLISHED TUE 3 DEC 2024

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Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness and autism spectrum disorder.
Access to continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities within Cygnet Health Care.
Flexible working hours, including the option for overtime, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Supportive team environment with regular coaching, appraisals, and expert supervision.
Employee benefits including discounts for shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as a Cycle to Work scheme.
Engagement in a holistic, person-centred approach that emphasizes individual needs and empowerment.
A rewarding role that promotes personal growth and emotional satisfaction through helping others achieve independence.
Cygnet Health Care is seeking a confident Support Worker for their rehabilitation service, Cygnet Adarna House, located in Yorkshire and Humber. This full-time position, requiring 38.5 hours a week on a flexible rota, involves providing essential care and support to nine men with mental illness and autism spectrum disorder. The role focuses on enhancing individuals' well-being through holistic, person-centered approaches, assisting with both medical needs and fostering independence.

Support Workers at Cygnet will benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and insights into individual care needs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and an eagerness to make a significant positive impact on the lives of those they care for. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and early application is encouraged due to potential early closure of the vacancy.
Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with mental illness and autism spectrum disorder.
Access to continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities within Cygnet Health Care.
Flexible working hours, including the option for overtime, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Supportive team environment with regular coaching, appraisals, and expert supervision.
Employee benefits including discounts for shopping, travel, and leisure, as well as a Cycle to Work scheme.
Engagement in a holistic, person-centred approach that emphasizes individual needs and empowerment.
A rewarding role that promotes personal growth and emotional satisfaction through helping others achieve independence.

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
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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