About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Bank Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll have the opportunity to pick up 12 hour shifts to suit you and your lifestyle, supporting our service users at Gledcliffe and Ashfield (Supported Living in Huddersfield).
The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.
We know how important it is for individuals to have the right support so they can live the life they want to live.
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.
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 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.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day...
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with and report on medical & welfare needsSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allSupporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidaysSupporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a confident Bank Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll have the opportunity to pick up 12 hour shifts to suit you and your lifestyle, supporting our service users at Gledcliffe and Ashfield (Supported Living in Huddersfield).
The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.
We know how important it is for individuals to have the right support so they can live the life they want to live.
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.
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 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.
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
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
You are...
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
An excellent communicator and a good team player
Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Able to empower & support service user independence
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
Salary: £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57ph)
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application 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.
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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
Huddersfield
HD1 5QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)