Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only)

Cygnet Health Care; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker. You will support individuals with learning disabilities, providing emotional and physical assistance. The role includes maintaining a safe environment and empowering service user independence. A competitive salary and various perks are offered. Successful candidates will require a DBS check.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in providing emotional and physical support.
• Ability to learn about individual needs.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Ability to empower independence

Job description

Overview

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team at Langdale House. Youll be working 42 hours a week (from 08:00 am till 08:00 pm, including alternative weekends) in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Langdale House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge. 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 with a double bedroom, fitted furniture, a bathroom/wet room and open plan living and kitchen space.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and advance. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, provides services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities across the UK. We have a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes, supported by a care team of around 10,000 employees across 150 services.

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? What we offer

• £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 people’s lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence

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

This vacancy may close prior to the stated date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS disclosure check.