Support Worker (Female only)

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

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Care & Support Worker at Kirkside Lodge in Leeds. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care for adults with learning disabilities, working 42 hours a week in a supportive and dynamic environment. Enjoy perks like NHS discounts and opportunities for professional development while making a real impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

NHS blue light card discounts

Private health cash plans

Mental health support

Regular coaching and appraisals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with and report on medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

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 Kirkside Lodge.

*Please note that due to a genuine occupational need, this vacancy is open to female applicants only*

Located in a historical area in Leeds, Kirkside 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 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.

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

• 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 end date if we fill it before that time. If you are interested, please send your CV as soon as possible.

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.