Support Worker (Driver Required)

Cygnet Health Care; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking a passionate Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. This role involves working with individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge. Successful candidates will enjoy flexible working, coaching, and a supportive environment. A driver's license is required, and you'll be working in a full-time position with 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Sensitive & intuitive

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care for our CygnetYorkshire 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 with in the local community.

You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week, covering 12 hour shifts including alternate weekends, and must be 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 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 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
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

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.

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.