Learning Disability Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Support Worker to provide care in a specialist residential service. This role involves assisting residents with their medical and welfare needs, working full-time 42 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a passion for making a difference in people's lives, strong communication skills, and the energy to create a supportive environment. The position offers competitive pay starting at £12.60 per hour and various perks.

Benefits

Free Parking

Paid breaks

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Full Paid Training

Paid Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Energy to create a trusting environment

Passion for supporting independence

Job description

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

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (from 08:00 am till 08:00 pm, including alternative 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 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguarding Patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £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.

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.

Salary / Benefits: From: £12.60 To: £12.85 per hour