Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only)

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Huddersfield is seeking Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You will work 42 hours a week, providing care and support while maintaining a safe environment. The position offers a rate of £12.60 increasing to £13.10 per hour along with benefits such as free parking and full paid training.

Benefits

Free Parking

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Reward Gateway

Full Paid Training and Induction

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to provide a varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team work

Job description

Overview

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team at Langdale House. You’ll be working 42 hours a week from 08:00 to 20:00, including alternate weekends. Langdale House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The main house accommodates up to eight residents and offers spacious communal areas, a dedicated activity room and an enclosed outdoor garden. In the grounds, we have two new single-occupancy flats in the Coach House. Each flat boasts a double bedroom with fitted furniture, a bathroom / wet room and open plan living and kitchen space.

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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Benefits

• £12.60 increasing to £13.10 Per Hour
• Free Parking
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Contributory Pension Scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

Important notes

• Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.