Learning Disabilities Support Worker

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker for full-time care at Glyn House. Responsibilities include assisting adults with autism and learning disabilities, facilitating community integration, and supporting personal development. The ideal candidate should have care experience with a positive attitude. Competitive pay starting at £12.86 per hour with opportunities for further training and NHS discounts.

Benefits

Fully Paid Training and Induction

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

NHS Discounts, Employee Discount Savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities is required.
• Understanding of Challenging Behaviour is desirable.
• Strong Communication Skills are required.
• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care to residents at Glyn House.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence.
• Attend local community events and activities with residents.
• Provide emotional and physical support to residents.

Skills

Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities

Strong Communication Skills

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach

Flexible approach to support work

Job description

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 alternative 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

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services 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

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 alternative 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? Well offer you

• 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.