Day Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

NHS discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care Limited is seeking a confident Day Support Worker for Broughton House in Lincoln. This full-time role offers 42 hours per week with shifts from 7:45am to 7:45pm in a rolling two-week rota. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Starting pay is £13.15 per hour, rising to £13.45 after three months, with paid induction, training, and regular coaching. Benefits include a pension, meals on duty, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable and committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Clear, respectful communication and good judgement in challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and follow safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Support daily activities and promote independence and community participation.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report concerns accurately.
• Participate in induction, training and regular coaching.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Clear communication

Team player

Patience

Job description

We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton House.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service 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.

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.

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

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 Bl ue 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

Provide high-quality, person-centred support using a flexible learning approach

Offer practical guidance, encouragement, physical support and emotional reassurance

Learn each persons 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 peoples 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.

What next?

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

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.