Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Cygnet; Saltley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid breaks

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Card

Reward Gateway

Training and Induction

Paid Annual Leave

Contributory Pension

Job summary

Cygnet Ashbrook is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our team. You will support residents with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live more independently and access the community, including managing daily activities and safety.

You’ll work 42 hours per week on day and night shifts (07:45–20:00) with alternate weekends, and a Full UK Driving Licence is required to transport service users to activities.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in a support setting working with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Caring, understanding and energetic to provide a varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all residents.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn individuals' needs and provide help accordingly.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard all patients and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Experience in LD support

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy and care

Full UK Driving Licence

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.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers to join our team working at Cygnet Ashbrook.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (days and nights from 07:45am/pm until 08:00pm/am, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.

Cygnet Ashbrook supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been admitted within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community.

Please note, to apply for this role you need to have a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive our service users to external activities.

You are...

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Your day-to-day...

• 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 all patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Salary of £13.15 per hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway®
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension Scheme

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