Driver & Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Potential candidates must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence

We are looking for a confidentDriver/Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working20 hours per week, supporting our 2:1 residents to safely and confidently access the community.

Nightingale is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

Your day-to-day as a Driver

• To competently drive the company vehicles, transporting individuals in our care safely and efficiently.
• To ensure that seatbelts are used by all passengers.
• To communicate with passengers professionally and sensitively, empathising with those who are in difficult situations.
• To be the driver for local and day trips and assist colleagues/individuals in our care where necessary.
• To assist passengers in entering and leaving the vehicles safely.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the individual in our care and unit.
• To undertake tasks within the unit as delegated by the unit manager.
• To maintain confidentiality throughout the role at all times.

Your day-to-day as a Support Worker

• 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? Well offer you

• Salary: £12.86 - £13.36 Per Hour
• 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

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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
• Hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points your licence.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Potential candidates must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic) with a minimum of 2 Years of driving experience and have no more than 3 points on your licence

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bournemouth

BH6 3PX

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)