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Support Worker

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Liversedge

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Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Care & Support Worker to join their team in Liversedge. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals through person-centred planning and support. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field, with a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a dedicated team and enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.

Benefits

NHS Blue Light Card Discounts
Private Health Cash Plans
Confidential Mental Health Support
Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Driven to make a difference in people's lives with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to provide emotional and physical support effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills
Empathy
Teamwork
Problem Solving

Education

No formal education required

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.

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

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

Person Specification
General Requirements
  • 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
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 an hour rising to £12.25 post probation

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