Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59-bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

We are currently recruiting

Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You’ll be working 43.75 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am (

Week 1

Mon, Tues, Sat,

Sun / Week 2

Wed, Thurs, Fri) .

Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this post

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your Day-to-Day…

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Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents

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Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support

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Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

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Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required

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Work within Safeguarding guidelines

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Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are…

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Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives

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An excellent communicator and a good team player

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Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

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Helping to empower & support service user independence.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

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£14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months

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An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

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Flexible working with opportunity for overtime

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Regular coaching & appraisal

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Expert supervision & peer support

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Employee discount scheme

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Recruitment referrals

Please note

successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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