Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Care & Support Worker, where your passion for helping others can truly shine. In this rewarding role, you will work full-time, providing essential care to adults with learning disabilities at a specialist residential service. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include offering emotional and physical support, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, and fostering their independence. With opportunities for professional development and a range of perks, this position not only allows you to make a real impact on lives but also supports your own personal growth and well-being. Embrace the chance to make a difference every day in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free NHS blue light card

Discounts on supermarket shopping

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Opportunities for further qualifications

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisals

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives and support their independence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Understanding of care needs

Education

Relevant qualifications in healthcare or social care

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, including every other weekend, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Norcott House.

Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott House is a specialist residential service providing outcome-focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, and we are able to meet the changing needs of our residents as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

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 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.

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.