Driver & Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Bournemouth seeks a confident Driver & Support Worker passionate about delivering outstanding care. This role involves both driving and supporting service users, emphasizing person-centered care for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Successful candidates will drive safely and provide emotional support, while working flexibly to meet individual needs. A UK Driving Licence and at least 2 years of experience are essential. The position offers excellent opportunities for training and employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working hours

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven with a desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• No more than 3 points on the licence.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals safely using company vehicles.
• Provide emotional and physical support to service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Potential candidates must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and have no more than 3 points on their licence.

We are looking for a confident Driver & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The role is split between driver and support worker based on the needs of the service. You'll be working 35 hrs per week over weekdays and every other Sunday, averaging 7 hours per day, with 5 working days and 2 full days off each week.

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person‑centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person's specific needs. Consistency and continuity of care is important.

Driver Responsibilities

• To competently drive the company vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently.
• To ensure that seatbelts are used by all passengers.
• To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations.
• To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary.
• To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the individual in our care and unit.
• To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager.
• To maintain confidentiality throughout the role at all times.

Support Worker Responsibilities

• 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 medical & welfare needs.
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
• Regular coaching & appraisal.
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.

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.
• Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence.

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.