Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only)
- NHS
- Full Time
- Huddersfield
- 26208.00 - 27248.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team working at Langdale House. Youll be working 42 hours a week (from 08:00 am till 08:00 pm, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Langdale House. Langdale House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The main house accommodates up to eight residents and offers spacious communal areas, a dedicated activity room and an enclosed outdoor garden within a homely environment. In the grounds we have two new single occupancy flats in the Coach House. Each flat boasts a double bedroom with fitted furniture, a bathroom / wet room and open plan living and kitchen space.
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
Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedLearning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team working at Langdale House.
Youll be working42 hours a week(from 08:00 am till 08:00 pm, includingalternative weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atLangdale House.
Langdale House is a specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
The main house accommodates up to eight residents and offers spacious communal areas, a dedicated activity room and an enclosed outdoor garden within a homely environment.
In the grounds we have two new single occupancy flats in the Coach House. Each flat boasts a double bedroom with fitted furniture, a bathroom / wet room and open plan living and kitchen space.
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
- Safeguarding Patients
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £12.60 increasing to £13.10 Per Hour
- Free Parking
- Paid breaks
- Free DBS Check
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Reward Gateway
- Full Paid Training and Induction
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Breaks
- Contributory Pension 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
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
Desirable
- Please refer to job description above
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Huddersfield
HD1 4HR
