Day Support Worker

Cygnet; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet at Broughton House in Lincoln is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care in a stable, team-based environment and contribute to residents' independence and community participation.

The role offers paid induction, ongoing coaching, a two-week rolling rota, and benefits including a pension, employee discounts, and free meals on duty.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable with commitment to person-centred care.
• Clear, respectful communication and a positive team approach.
• Transferable experience from customer service, education, hospitality or community work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support using a flexible learning approach.
• Offer practical guidance, encouragement, physical support and emotional reassurance.
• Learn each person's individual needs, preferences and goals, then support them accordingly.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report concerns accurately.
• Promote independence, dignity and community participation.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, reliable care.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Clear communication

Job description

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

Support Worker | Learning Disabilities & Autism | Lincoln area

Location: Cygnet Broughton House, LN5 0SL

Pay: £13.15 per hour INCREASE £13.45 after 3 months

Hours: Full time, 42 hours per week

Shift: 12-hour day shifts

VACANCY CLOSING DATE - 29 October 2026

Start a life-changing career in care

Looking for a rewarding Support Worker job in Lincoln where your reliability, life experience and people skills can make a real difference?

Join Cygnet at Broughton House and help adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge to build confidence, develop independence and take part in their community.

Whether you already work in care or are considering a career change from another people-focused role, you will receive paid induction, training, regular coaching and support. What matters most is that you are compassionate, dependable and committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.

Why this Support Worker role could be right for you:

• £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 after three months
• Full-time, permanent-style hours with a predictable two-week rolling rota
• Paid training and induction, plus regular coaching and support
• Company pension scheme and employee discount scheme
• Free meals on duty and free on-site parking
• NHS retail discounts, with access to Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card registration
• Cycle to Work scheme and enhanced maternity pay
• Career prospects within an organisation supporting people at more than 150 sites across the UK

About Broughton House

Broughton House is a 29-bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. The team provides a safe, comfortable and effective care environment, promotes independence and supports community integration.t

Your day-to-day

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support using a flexible learning approach
• Offer practical guidance, encouragement, physical support and emotional reassurance
• Learn each person's individual needs, preferences and goals, then support them in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report concerns accurately
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and community participation
• Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, reliable care

About you

• You have a genuine desire to improve people's lives
• Clear, respectful communication and a positive team approach
• Patience, sensitivity, resilience and good judgement
• Commitment to empowering people and supporting independence
• Reliability and the energy to create a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

You do not need to fit one particular career mould. You may already be a Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Autism Support Worker or Learning Disability Support Worker. You may also bring transferable experience from customer service, education, hospitality, community work or another role where patience, communication and responsibility matter.

Hours and shift pattern

42 hours per week, working 12-hour day shifts from 7:45am to 7:45pm on a rolling two-week rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

Travel, Eligibility and Checks

Broughton House is in a location with limited public transport. Applicants must be drivers or have their own reliable means of transport.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference?

Cygnet welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds who meet the role requirements.