Support Worker

NHS; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Horsforth is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding healthcare. You'll work full time on 12-hour shifts, making a real difference in the lives of the people in our care. Applicants should be passionate about empowering service users and have excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free NHS blue light card

Discounts on supermarket shopping

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 create a trusting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Desire to empower service users

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, days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Outwood.

Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds, Outwood is a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with people 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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, days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Outwood.

Located in Horsforth, a charming village in the suburbs of Leeds, Outwood is a specialist residential service for adults. We provide outcome focused care for individuals with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every 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...

• Salary: £12.60 per hour to £12.85 per hour
• 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 peoples 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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£12.60 an hour rising to £12.85 post probation (£28,005pa)