Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Baildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a dedicated Care & Support Worker at Thornfield House in Baildon. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The successful candidate will promote independence and support well-being, while enjoying perks such as training opportunities and various health benefits.

Benefits

NHS blue light card discounts

Private health cash plans

Mental health support

Opportunities for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator with good team player skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive, able to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement for individuals.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for a confidentCare & Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.

You'll be working full time42hours a week,12hour shifts, including every other weekend,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield House.

Thornfield House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Thornfield House supports 7 individuals and offers spacious communal areas including a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and a large activity/cinema room. Externally we have beautiful gardens to the front and the rear of the building which feature, plenty of space for outdoor games, bbq, a seating area and a sensory room.

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.

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 and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more

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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

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.