We have fantastic new opportunities to join us and support our d/Deaf service users in Blackburn.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

We are looking for confident Care and Support Workers with the passion to both deliver outstanding care, alongside play a role in empowering d/Deaf service users to access the same recovery opportunities as their hearing peers.

You will be working Full time (42 hours per week) across a mixed shift pattern of 3/4 12 hour shifts per week with a focus on supporting our d/Deaf (profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) service users with mental health needs, inside our new Deaf community step down setting in Blackburn.

This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service.

About the service: Vincent Court is a five-bed community rehabilitation (level 1) service for deaf men who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward).

We also accept referrals from other high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services, other Low Secure services as well as directly from the community.

We offer a safe, comfortable and homely setting that enables individuals to focus on their continued recovery and transition back into a successful and more independent lifestyle – with the advantage of continuing to access the same multi-disciplinary team (MDT) at Cygnet Bury Dunes (Bridgehampton Ward) Note: This service is due to open in within the next few months About you: ?You may be d/Deaf yourself.

Have experience working or living with Deaf people before.

You can sign in BSL Qualified in Signature BSL to a minimum of Level 2 or willing to gain this accreditation through us.

As a person you are a strong worker and team player.

Are looking to help support d/Deaf people.

Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with mental health problems.

Your day-to-day… 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 Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching and appraisal Expert supervision and peer support Employee discount savings and “Cycle to Work” scheme A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits.

Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users and their families.

We also accept Video applications for this role; If you would like to submit a video application please email:d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173