Day Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Independence

Cygnet Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free parking

Free DBS check

Full paid training and induction

Contributory pension

Job summary

Cygnet Group, Long Eaton Day Services, is hiring a Support Worker in Long Eaton (NG10 1DS). The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering person-centred support and meaningful activities on a Monday–Friday schedule. The hourly rate is £13.15 with paid breaks and DBS included.

You will work in a lively, activity-focused setting, getting to know each person and adapting to their communication styles to promote independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least one year in a support setting, ideally working with people with learning disabilities.
• Caring, patient and genuinely interested in the people you support.
• A strong communicator who understands that communication is not always verbal.
• Observant and willing to learn how each person expresses their needs.
• A positive team player who will support colleagues during busy or challenging days.
• Flexible and able to adjust when plans change.
• Energetic, creative and willing to get involved.
• Passionate about supporting independence, dignity and individual choice.

Responsibilities

• Get to know each person and understand their individual needs, preferences and communication style.
• Provide physical and emotional support with patience, warmth and respect.
• Help people take part in stimulating, varied and enjoyable activities.
• Offer enhanced care through a flexible and individualised approach.
• Support individual medical and welfare needs in line with your training and agreed plans.
• Notice and report changes in a person's health, wellbeing or behaviour.
• Encourage choice, participation and independence wherever possible.
• Support personal care and dietary needs respectfully.
• Safeguard the people in our care.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred support.

Skills

Year of experience in care

Patience

Communication skills

Non-verbal communication

Team player

Flexibility

Creativity

Independence focus

Job description

Cygnet Group, Long Eaton Day Services, is hiring a Support Worker in Long Eaton (NG10 1DS). The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering person-centred support and meaningful activities on a Monday–Friday schedule. The hourly rate is £13.15 with paid breaks and DBS included.

You will work in a lively, activity-focused setting, getting to know each person and adapting to their communication styles to promote independence and well-being.