Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only)
Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team working at Langdale House. You will 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 boasting 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 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference in their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
* Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
* Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
* Assist with medical and welfare needs
* Report on medical and welfare needs as required
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
* £12.60 increasing to £13.10 per hour
* Free parking
* Free DBS check
* NHS Blue Light Discount Card
* Reward Gateway
* Full paid training and induction
* Contributory pension scheme
You are
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
* An excellent communicator and a good team player
* Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
* Passionate about empowering and 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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