We are looking for a reliable Textiles Project Assistant to support our service users at our textiles project, based at Beacon House.
You’ll be working full time, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at our textiles project at Beacon House, creating an excellent learning experience for the people in our care. You will be working with vulnerable adults to complete meaningful textiles activities, following care plans for each individual and providing direct support and guidance to complete textiles based activities as independently as possible.
**Due to a genuine occupational need we are only able to accept applicants with a full, clean driving license, with at least two years of driving experience, for this role**
**Experience working with textiles and sewing essential, some experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities desired but not essential**
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
Your day-to-day...
- Plan and prepare projects
- Make samples for display or to sell
- Encourage and support service users to create a piece of work using their own imagination.
- Teach sewing / knitting / weaving and other creative skills using a person centred approach
- Plan and organise trips out visiting galleries / museums etc.
- Clearing away and cleaning textiles at the end of the shift Will need to drive to other services to pick up and drop off service users.
- Be able to communicate with Managers in other services to update care plans
- Be competent in managing textiles petty cash
- Ensure fire register is available and filled in daily
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
- Polite & professional, with a positive attitude to internal & external requests at all times
- An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
- Able to work under your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
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 & their families.
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