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Female-only role supporting women with learning disabilities and complex needs — ideal if you prefer a women-only, trauma-aware working environment.
Salary £27,518 for a 42‑hour week with overtime available — reliable full-time pay for carers.
Work at a small 9‑bed high‑dependency service (Cygnet Views) — closer team, more one-to-one time with residents.
Strong career progression, training, regular coaching, appraisals and internal opportunities across Cygnet’s national network.
Flexible rota of days, nights and weekends — predictable weekly hours that suit parent/carers and those who drive to work.
Staff perks include shopping, travel & leisure discounts, Cycle to Work and health/financial benefits for extra savings.
Support women at Cygnet Views, a 9‑bed high‑dependency service in the East Midlands (DE4), delivering hands‑on and emotionally aware care for women with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. This permanent, full‑time Support Worker role (42 hours per week) follows a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends, and pays £27,518 a year. You will provide enhanced, person‑centred support — assisting with medical and welfare needs, safeguarding, reporting, maintaining a safe and clean environment and promoting independence through practical guidance and emotional encouragement. Due to the service’s occupational requirements, this post is open to female applicants only; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet Health Care is a long‑established national provider with a strong reputation for specialist mental health and learning‑disability services, offering excellent opportunities for career development, training and progression. Expect regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision and peer support, plus employee benefits such as shopping, travel and leisure discounts, healthcare and financial perks, a Cycle to Work scheme and flexible working with overtime opportunities. If you’re a sensitive, intuitive communicator and team player who wants to make a tangible difference to women’s lives, click the “Apply Now” button that appears alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com.
Cygnet Health Care is a long‑established national provider with a strong reputation for specialist mental health and learning‑disability services, offering excellent opportunities for career development, training and progression. Expect regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision and peer support, plus employee benefits such as shopping, travel and leisure discounts, healthcare and financial perks, a Cycle to Work scheme and flexible working with overtime opportunities. If you’re a sensitive, intuitive communicator and team player who wants to make a tangible difference to women’s lives, click the “Apply Now” button that appears alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com.
Female-only role supporting women with learning disabilities and complex needs — ideal if you prefer a women-only, trauma-aware working environment.
Salary £27,518 for a 42‑hour week with overtime available — reliable full-time pay for carers.
Work at a small 9‑bed high‑dependency service (Cygnet Views) — closer team, more one-to-one time with residents.
Strong career progression, training, regular coaching, appraisals and internal opportunities across Cygnet’s national network.
Flexible rota of days, nights and weekends — predictable weekly hours that suit parent/carers and those who drive to work.
Staff perks include shopping, travel & leisure discounts, Cycle to Work and health/financial benefits for extra savings.
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Female-only role supporting women with learning disabilities and complex needs — ideal if you prefer a women-only, trauma-aware working environment.; Salary £27,518 for a 42‑hour week with overtime available — reliable full-time pay for carers.; Work at a small 9‑bed high‑dependency service (Cygnet Views) — closer team, more one-to-one time with residents.; Strong career progression: training, regular coaching, appraisals and internal opportunities across Cygnet’s national network.; Flexible rota of days, nights and weekends — predictable weekly hours that suit parent/carers and those who drive to work.; Staff perks include shopping, travel & leisure discounts, Cycle to Work and health/financial benefits for extra savings.
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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...
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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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