About this role
Job summary We are looking for a confident Driver & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
The role is split between driver and support worker based on the needs of the service.
You must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence.
You will be driving a company or service user car; you will not be driving your own vehicle for this role.
Youll be working 35 hrs per week over weekdays and every other weekend, an average of 7 hours per day, with 5 working days and 2 full days off each week.
Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs.
We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
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 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 confidentDriver & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
The role is split between driver and support worker based on the needs of the service.
You must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence.
You will be driving a company or service user car; you will not be driving your own vehicle for this role.
Youll be working35 hrs per week over weekdays and every other weekend, an average of 7 hours per day, with 5 working days and 2 full days off each week.
Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs.
We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
Your day-to-day as a Driver
The driving part of this role is to support service users to access the community and the world around them, enabling them to access things like education, activities, religion, hobbies etc.
< li> To competently drive the company vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently.
To ensure that seatbelts are used by all passengers.
To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations.
To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary.
To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the individual in our care and unit.
To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager.
To maintain confidentiality throughout the role at all times.
Your day-to-day as a Support Worker
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 and Report on with medical & welfare needs
Safeguard
Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £13.45 Per Hour
Increasing to £13.75 Per Hour after 3 months.
Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Free Meal On Shift
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
What next?
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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
Bournemouth
BH14 9JN
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)