Driver / Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.25 to £12.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Hampshire, SO40 7AW |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 35888 |
Summary
We are looking for a confident Driver / Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence for this role to be able to drive our minibus.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week, Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm (we can be flexible), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oakhurst Lodge.
Oakhurst Lodge is an 8-bed specialist care home supporting adults over the age of 18 with Autism and Behaviour Challenges. We are located in Ashurst (SO40 7AW) within a 10-minute walk of Ashurst Station.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
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
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- 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
- Recruitment referrals
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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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.
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