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A leading care organization is looking for an Autism Support Worker to join their team at The Squirrels, a specialized residential service. This role offers a 42-hour weekly contract with varied shifts, ensuring you make a significant impact on the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities.
Cygnet Group are currently looking for an experienced Autism Support Worker (Days) to join our team working at The Squirrels.About the RoleWe are offering a 42-hour contract, working a variety of shifts that could start at 7 am in the morning and some that may finish at 10pm at night, over seven days (working two weekends a month).Supporting and Assisting Residents in their day-to-day livesAssisting residents with cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene whilst promoting independenceAttending local community events, networks and venues including cinema, swimming baths and nightclubs.Promoting and Supporting with personal development and learning new life skillsUpdating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-beingProviding emotional and physical supportThe Service:The Squirrels is a 9 bed specialist residential service for adults of working age 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.
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Cygnet Group are currently looking for an experienced Autism Support Worker (Days)to join our team working atThe Squirrels.
About the Role
We are offering a42-hour contract, working a variety of shifts that could start at 7 am in the morning and some that may finish at 10pm at night, over seven days (working two weekends a month).
The Service:
The Squirrels is a 9 bed specialist residential service for adults of working age 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.
Who We Care For:
What we look for in our Support Worker Team:
Why Join Cygnet:
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
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.