Care Assistant Role

4 days ago


Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

About Us

Cygnet Health Care has been providing specialist mental health services for over 30 years, with a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work as a Support Worker at Thornfield Grange, a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.

Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, we support individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

You will be working 42 hours a week, with shift hours from 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am. This provides you with flexibility and the opportunity to plan a positive work-life balance.

Due to a genuine contractual need, we are looking for drivers with a clean full UK driving licence of at least two years for this vacancy.

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to refer to the job description above.

Salary Range: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience.

Job Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will require a genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives, excellent communication and teamwork skills, sensitivity and intuition, and the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
  • Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Benefits: As a Support Worker at Cygnet Health Care, you can expect a range of benefits including opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme, flexible working, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision and peer support, and employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.



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