Support Worker (Males only)

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 and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning
  
  Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
  
  You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kirkside House.
• Please note that due to a genuine occupational need, we are looking for males only to fill this position
Located in a historical area in Leeds, Kirkside House is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work. An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.