About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll have the opportunity to work Bank Shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Longfield House.
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 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 description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a confident Bank Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll have the opportunity to work Bank Shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Longfield.
Located in the friendly village of Clayton in the suburbs of Bradford, Longfield House 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 the people we support 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, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.
Your Day-to-Day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independence.
An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
£13.00 Per hour plus 12.1% Annual Leave AllowanceFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Clayton
BD14 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)