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About the Role:
Become a compassionate Support Worker at Thornfield House, Bradford, providing outstanding care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. This full-time (42 hours per week, 12-hour shifts) role involves working every other weekend.
Key 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 and report on medical and welfare needs.
- Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
Skills and Expertise:
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- 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.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Free NHS blue light card.
- Rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping.
- Private health cash plans.
- Free confidential mental health support.
- Opportunities for further qualifications and training.
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
- Regular coaching and appraisals.
- Pension scheme.
Why Join Us:
Cygnet offers a supportive and dynamic environment, with excellent career prospects and opportunities for professional development. You’ll be part of a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services, making a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.