Support Worker (Driver Required)

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Huddersfield is seeking a passionate Support Worker to provide care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts and requires driving a service vehicle. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Competitive salary starting at £12.60 per hour with additional benefits.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about empowering independence

Job description

Overview

Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care for our Cygnet Yorkshire Supported Living service based in Huddersfield. This role supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. The service supports individuals who may have been previously detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within the local community.

You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week, covering 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, and must be a driver. This requirement is due to a genuine occupational need; you will not be using your own vehicle and will be using a service vehicle.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• 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 Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care for our Cygnet Yorkshire Supported Living service based in Huddersfield.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. This specialist service supports individuals who may have been previously detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within the local community.

You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week, covering 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, and must be a driver. This requirement is due to a genuine occupational need; you will not be using your own vehicle and will be using a service vehicle.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• 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

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

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)