Bank Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Bank Care & Support Worker to provide excellent care to individuals with learning disabilities at their Gotts Park service in Leeds. In this rewarding role, you will offer personalized support, promote independence, and contribute to a positive living environment for service users, while enjoying benefits like flexible working, opportunities for training, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discounts with NHS blue light card

Rewards gateway offering discounts

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator & good team player.
• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive & intuitive, passionate about empowering service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Gotts Park.

You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Yorkshire Supported Living Leeds - Gotts Park.

The service provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs within their own accommodation.
Each accommodation offers individuals the opportunity to hold their own tenancy agreement with a Registered Housing Provider. Individuals who are supported in this service may have previously been detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community. We provide specialist input and risk assessment to manage and reduce high risk or offending behaviour for individuals stepping down from secure, forensic or long-stay settings.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

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

Your day-to-day

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

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

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.