Support Worker / Driver

Cygnet Health Care; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Bromwich is seeking a Driver & Support Worker to enhance the lives of service users. This full-time role involves driving wheelchair accessible vehicles and providing care. Candidates must hold a UK Driving Licence and have 2 years’ experience. Enjoy career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning through apprenticeship schemes

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Drive wheelchair accessible vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Organizational skills

Job description

Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence.We are looking for a confident Driver & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Heathers.Hours Working 12-Hours shifts on Days Only from 08:00 am to 08:00 pm, including weekends.Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence.

We are looking for a confidentDriver &Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working 42hours a week,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Heathers.

Hours Working 12-Hours shifts on Days Only from 08:00 am to 08:00 pm, including weekends.

Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.

Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.

Your day-to-day as a Support Worker

• 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Your day-to-day as a Driver

• To competently drive the wheelchair accessible vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently.
• To ensure that wheelchairs are securely clamped into the vehicles and that seatbelts are used by all passengers.
• To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations.
• To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary.
• To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the individual in our care and unit.
• To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager.
• To maintain confidentiality throughout the role at all times.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

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
• Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points your licence.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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.