Potential candidates 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 We are looking for a confident Driver & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 35 hrs per week over weekdays and every other Sunday, 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 person’s 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… 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 with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… £12.86 to £13.36 Per Hour 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 You are… Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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 Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points your licence. 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 Potential candidates 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