Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only)

About the role

Overview

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers (Days Only) to join our team working at Langdale House. 

You’ll 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 flat boasts a double bedroom with fitted furniture, a bathroom / wet room and open plan living and kitchen space.

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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguarding Patients 
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £12.60 increasing to £13.10 Per Hour
• Free Parking 
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway®
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension 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

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.