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24-HOUR BONUS ENHANCED DBS FAMILY GYM MATERNITY MENTAL HEALTH NHS NIGHTS PARKING PENSION WEEKEND
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Job description
Female-only vacancy — hiring women only, creating a supportive, gender-specific team environment
£1,000 joining bonus on successful completion of probation — an immediate pay boost
Flexible full- or part-time shifts (37.5h or 25h), days, nights & weekends — suits parents juggling childcare
Enhanced maternity, 24-hour GP support and life assurance — strong family-friendly benefits for women
Free onsite parking, car-lease discounts and local SA19 location — ideal if you drive to work
No experience required, fully paid training, apprenticeships and clear career progression with Cygnet
Support Worker at Cygnet Bryn Y Wawr (Llandeilo, SA19) supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge in a specialist residential setting. You’ll deliver compassionate, person‑centred care across a rota that includes days, nights and weekends in a 24/7 service — assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration after training, life‑skills coaching, community activities and accurate record keeping. This permanent role pays £12.60 per hour, with full‑time (37.5 hrs) and part‑time (25 hrs) options available; no previous care experience is required because full training and induction are provided. Please note this post is only open to female applicants due to the service requirement and successful candidates will need an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet offers clear routes for career development within a large, experienced team and practical benefits that help balance work and home life — a £1,000 joining bonus (on successful probation), a £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus, free shift meals, paid breaks, free parking, funded training and apprenticeships, 28 days’ annual leave, pension, health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line and a range of staff discounts. If you’re a caring, reliable person who wants a supportive workplace where your skills grow while you make a real difference, this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com. Please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Cygnet offers clear routes for career development within a large, experienced team and practical benefits that help balance work and home life — a £1,000 joining bonus (on successful probation), a £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus, free shift meals, paid breaks, free parking, funded training and apprenticeships, 28 days’ annual leave, pension, health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line and a range of staff discounts. If you’re a caring, reliable person who wants a supportive workplace where your skills grow while you make a real difference, this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com. Please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Female-only vacancy — hiring women only, creating a supportive, gender-specific team environment
£1,000 joining bonus on successful completion of probation — an immediate pay boost
Flexible full- or part-time shifts (37.5h or 25h), days, nights & weekends — suits parents juggling childcare
Enhanced maternity, 24-hour GP support and life assurance — strong family-friendly benefits for women
Free onsite parking, car-lease discounts and local SA19 location — ideal if you drive to work
No experience required, fully paid training, apprenticeships and clear career progression with Cygnet
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Female-only vacancy — hiring women only, creating a supportive, gender-specific team environment; £1,000 joining bonus on successful completion of probation — an immediate pay boost; Flexible full- or part-time shifts (37.5h or 25h), days, nights & weekends — suits parents juggling childcare; Enhanced maternity, 24-hour GP support and life assurance — strong family-friendly benefits for women; Free onsite parking, car-lease discounts and local SA19 location — ideal if you drive to work; No experience required: fully paid training, apprenticeships and clear career progression with Cygnet
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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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