Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Exley Head; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Care & Support Worker to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs at Hawkstone. This full-time role involves providing guidance and care, ensuring a safe environment, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for healthcare and strong interpersonal skills to foster meaningful connections with those in their care.

Benefits

Discounts with NHS blue light card

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
• Confident in providing care and support.
• Ability to encourage individuals through emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance & encouragement to individuals.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a clean environment.

Job description

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare. You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hawkstone. Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• 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

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.