Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liversedge is searching for a Care & Support Worker dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare. The role includes 12-hour shifts, providing personalized support to adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should be excellent communicators and passionate about empowering individuals. You will enjoy competitive pay, further training opportunities, and numerous benefits to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Free NHS blue light card

Discounts on supermarket shopping

Private health cash plans

Confidential mental health support

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Able to provide emotional and physical support.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care for individuals with complex needs.
• Provide guidance and encouragement in daily activities.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Safeguard service users.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Emotionally supportive

Empathy

Organizational skills

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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

You'll be working full time42hours a week,12hour shifts,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atNorcott Lodge.

Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott Lodge 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 the people we support as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported.

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 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

• Salary: £12.60 per hour - £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 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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