We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll be working full-time 42 hours a week, on 12-hour shifts, making a positive difference in the lives of the people in our care at Hawkstone.
Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviors that may challenge.
We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead full and happy lives. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control. We discover their strengths, abilities, and preferences to provide person-centered and meaningful care.
At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support, and more to support your wellbeing both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and the rewarding experience of making a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all individuals in our care
* Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
* Learn about each individual's specific needs and assist in the most appropriate way
* Assist with and report on medical and welfare needs
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
About us
Cygnet has provided a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.
Job responsibilities
* Deliver outstanding care with a flexible, learning-focused approach
* Provide physical and emotional support, guidance, and encouragement
* Understand and meet individuals' specific needs
* Assist with medical and welfare reporting
* Ensure safety and safeguarding measures are followed
* Maintain a safe and clean environment
Why Cygnet? We offer...
* Opportunities for further qualifications and training
* Flexible working hours with overtime options
* Regular coaching and appraisals
* Benefits including free NHS blue light card, discounts, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support, and more
You are...
* Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives
* An excellent communicator and team player
* Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if the role is filled. Apply promptly.
Cygnet has been providing a network of high-quality mental health services for over 30 years, offering you the chance to make a real impact.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
£12.60 per hour, rising to £12.85 after probation (£28,005 p.a.)
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