Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in support services is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker. The role is full-time at 42 hours per week, with a starting pay of £12.86/hour. Essential duties include supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting independence. Candidates should have previous care experience and strong communication skills. Opportunities for ongoing training and development are provided.

Benefits

Fully Paid Training and Induction

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime

NHS Discounts

Employee Discount Savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities.
• Understanding of Challenging Behaviour is desirable.
• Possess a positive attitude and caring approach.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team is necessary.
• Flexibility in support work and shift patterns required.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist residents in their daily lives.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence.
• Attend local community events and venues.
• Promote and support residents with personal development and life skills.
• Update and record resident records for monitoring health.

Skills

Previous care experience with adults

Understanding of Challenging Behaviour

Positive Attitude

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexible support work approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Glyn House.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for full-time working 42 hours a week (07:45 am till 08:00 pm, including alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Glyn House.

The Service

Glyn House supports people with autism, learning disabilities and complex behavioural support needs. We provide specialist care and support which is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration. This service provides specialist care for those on their care pathway from childrens to adult services. It also supports young adults who require highly tailored interventions to address their individual needs effectively.

Who We Care For

• Adults (Male & Female) from the age of 18 years and beyond.
• Primary diagnosis of autism and learning disability
• Those who may present challenging behaviours and complex needs

What we look for in our Support Worker Team

• Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities (Required)
• Understanding of Challenging Behaviour (Desirable)
• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach (Required)
• Strong Communication Skills (Required)
• Able to work as part of a team (Required)
• Flexible approach to support work and shift patterns to facilitate a range of community activities (Required)
• Supporting and Assisting Residents in their day-to-day lives
• Assisting residents with personal hygiene whilst promoting independence
• Attending local community events, networks and venues, including cinema, swimming baths, and local shops.
• Promoting and Supporting residents with personal development and learning new life skills
• Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-being
• Providing emotional and physical support

Why Cygnet?

• Starting at £12.86 Per Hour rising to £13.36 Per Hour
• Fully Paid Training and Induction
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• NHS Discounts, Employee Discount Savings & Cycle to Work scheme and much more.

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

Person Specification

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.