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Support WorkerinLockerbieinLockerbiePUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

£25,272 to £25,272 a year  PERMANENT 
MENTAL HEALTHPENSION

Cygnet Health Care

Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Access to excellent career development through training, apprenticeships, and ongoing professional support.
Flexible working hours with the potential for overtime, allowing for a good work-life balance.
Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
Engagement in the community by supporting residents in accessing education, employment, and local opportunities.
Supportive team environment with expert supervision and peer support to foster personal and professional growth.
The rewarding nature of the job, knowing that you are empowering individuals and promoting their independence.
Join Cygnet Health Care as a Day Support Worker in beautiful Lockerbie and be the reason someone smiles today. If you’re passionate about empowering others and making a tangible difference in their lives, this role is perfect for you. You’ll be working 40 hours a week with 12-hour day shifts at Trinity House, a welcoming residential service that supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Your role will centre around providing compassionate care, guidance, and encouragement, ensuring our residents can access education, employment, and a fulfilling community life.

At Cygnet, your growth and happiness are important to us! Enjoy not just career advancement opportunities through our top-notch apprenticeship scheme but also an array of perks that include shopping and leisure discounts, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and additional support for your well-being. If you're looking for a place where every day brings new joys and challenges, and where your dedication really matters, apply now to join our incredible team and transform lives—yours included!
Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Access to excellent career development through training, apprenticeships, and ongoing professional support.
Flexible working hours with the potential for overtime, allowing for a good work-life balance.
Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
Engagement in the community by supporting residents in accessing education, employment, and local opportunities.
Supportive team environment with expert supervision and peer support to foster personal and professional growth.
The rewarding nature of the job, knowing that you are empowering individuals and promoting their independence.

More about MENTAL HEALTH
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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