Learning Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker (Days Only) at a residential service in Huddersfield. The role involves providing care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, promoting their independence. Candidates should be excellent communicators and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in lives. A competitive salary and various benefits including paid training and NHS discounts are offered.

Benefits

£12.60 increasing to £13.10 per hour

Free Parking

Paid breaks

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Full Paid Training and Induction

Paid Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Driven with a desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and team player skills.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and energized to provide a stimulating environment.
• Passionate about empowering service users.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn individuals' specific needs and provide appropriate help.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an experienced Learning Disability Support Worker (Days Only) to join our team working at Langdale House.

You'll be working42 hours a week(from 08:00 am till 08:00 pm, includingalternative weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Langdale House.

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 within a homely environment.

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.

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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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
• Safeguarding Patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Benefits

• £12.60 increasing to £13.10 per hour (18 months rate)
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension 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

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.

Cygnethas 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.